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Spruce Brook — Streams 26.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872715
26.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Spruce 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 Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spruce Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872715). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Brook sits at 44.15312° N, 71.20424° W (DMS 44°09′11″ N, 71°12′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13500° N, 71.23222° W (DMS 44°08′06″ N, 71°13′56″ 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 Spruce Brook itself. The ones closest to Spruce Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 0.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 1.1 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 1.7 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 2.5 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Jackson | 2.5 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Than Brook | Jackson | 3.3 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 3.5 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 3.5 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Spruce Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Brook track the nearby Meserve Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Brook located?
Spruce Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872715 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q35353485.