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Snow Brook — Streams 30.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872687
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Conway quadrangle, the stream known as Snow Brook sits 30.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Snow Brook as a stream on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872687. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snow Brook sits at 43.99785° N, 71.04646° W (DMS 43°59′52″ N, 71°02′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.92528° N, 71.02667° W (DMS 43°55′31″ N, 71°01′36″ 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 Snow Brook itself. The ones closest to Snow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Brook | North Conway East | 0.6 mi |
| Clark Brook | Conway | 2.4 mi |
| Black Brook | North Conway East | 2.7 mi |
| Willey Brook | Conway | 3 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 3.5 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Fryeburg | 3.7 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 3.8 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 3.9 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 3.9 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Snow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Clark Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Conway Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Grove Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 30.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Snow Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.998°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snow Brook track the nearby Mason Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Davis Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Clark Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Conway Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snow Brook located?
Snow Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872687 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snow 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: Q35281252.