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Slippery Brook — Streams 23.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872679
23.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle, Slippery Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Slippery Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872679). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Slippery Brook sits at 44.15673° N, 71.10785° W (DMS 44°09′24″ N, 71°06′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.22750° N, 71.08639° W (DMS 44°13′39″ N, 71°05′11″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Slippery Brook itself. The ones closest to Slippery Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Chatham | 1.5 mi |
| Gardiner Brook | North Conway West | 2.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 2.7 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 2.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 3.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 3.7 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 4 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 4.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 4.8 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Slippery Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Slippery Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.157°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Slippery Brook track the nearby South Doublehead summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Slippery Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Slippery Brook located?
Slippery Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Slippery Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Slippery Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Slippery Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872679 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Slippery Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q35265103.