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Than Brook — Streams 24.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 873040
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Than Brook — a stream — lies 24.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873040, Than Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Than Brook sits at 44.20012° N, 71.19209° W (DMS 44°12′00″ N, 71°11′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20339° N, 71.18191° W (DMS 44°12′12″ N, 71°10′55″ 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 Than Brook itself. The ones closest to Than Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Brook | Jackson | 0.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 0.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Jackson | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Jackson | 1 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 2.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 3 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 3.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 3.1 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 3.1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Than Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Than Brook — 24.4 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 (44.200°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Than Brook track the nearby Wildcat Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Than Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Than Brook located?
Than Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Than Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Than Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Than Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873040 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Than 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: Q34973261.