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Watson Brook — Streams 19.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872871
19.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle, Watson Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Watson Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872871). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Watson Brook sits at 44.17368° N, 71.01090° W (DMS 44°10′25″ N, 71°00′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20139° N, 71.03194° W (DMS 44°12′05″ N, 71°01′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 Watson Brook itself. The ones closest to Watson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McDonough Brook | Chatham | 0 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Chatham | 3.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| Anderson Brook | North Conway East | 5.9 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Chatham | 6 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 6.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 6.4 mi |
| Middle Brook | North Conway East | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Watson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Watson Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 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 (44.174°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Watson Brook track the nearby McDonough Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Watson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watson Brook located?
Watson Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Watson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Watson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Watson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872871 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Watson 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: Q34844366.