White Brook — Streams 49.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 870840
49.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, White Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5094601”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places White Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870840). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Brook sits at 43.77091° N, 71.25118° W (DMS 43°46′15″ N, 71°15′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.74424° N, 71.26090° W (DMS 43°44′39″ N, 71°15′39″ 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 White Brook itself. The ones closest to White Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 3.2 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Tamworth | 3.2 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 3.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Ossipee Lake | 4 mi |
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 4.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 4.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 4.6 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside White Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of White Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 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 (43.771°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at White Brook track the nearby Bean Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Brook located?
White Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is White Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is White Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870840 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White 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: Q34890273.