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Steam Mill Brook — Streams 37.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872731
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Steam Mill Brook — a stream — lies 37.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872731, Steam Mill Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Steam Mill Brook sits at 43.99896° N, 71.27868° W (DMS 43°59′56″ N, 71°16′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97028° N, 71.26750° W (DMS 43°58′13″ N, 71°16′03″ 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 Steam Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Steam Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 0.7 mi |
| Champney Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.1 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Bartlett | 1.3 mi |
| Currier Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.9 mi |
| Deer Brook | North Conway West | 2 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.2 mi |
| Big Brook | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Rob Brook | Bartlett | 2.8 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Steam Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champney Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Steam Mill Brook — 37.1 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.999°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Steam Mill Brook track the nearby Albany Intervale valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Steam Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rocky Gorge | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Champney Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Steam Mill Brook located?
Steam Mill Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Steam Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Steam Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Steam Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872731 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Steam Mill 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: Q35374201.