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Square Brook — Streams 43.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 870126
43.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Square 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 Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Square Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870126). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Square Brook sits at 43.80924° N, 71.08090° W (DMS 43°48′33″ N, 71°04′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.84500° N, 71.07472° W (DMS 43°50′42″ N, 71°04′29″ 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 Square Brook itself. The ones closest to Square Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 1.3 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 2.1 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Square Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Square Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (43.809°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Square Brook track the nearby Berry Bay (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Square Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Square Brook located?
Square Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Square Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Square Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Square Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870126 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Square 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: Q35356570.