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Webster Brook — Streams 33.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872873
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the stream known as Webster Brook sits 33.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Webster Brook as a stream on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872873. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Webster Brook sits at 44.17146° N, 71.37535° W (DMS 44°10′17″ N, 71°22′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18778° N, 71.37778° W (DMS 44°11′16″ N, 71°22′40″ 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 Webster Brook itself. The ones closest to Webster Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kedron Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.9 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Crawford Notch | 2.9 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 4.2 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 5.1 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 6.1 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Webster Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Jackson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 33.2 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Webster Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.171°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Webster Brook track the nearby Crawford Notch valley (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Webster Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Webster Brook located?
Webster Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Webster Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Webster Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Webster Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872873 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Webster 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.