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Whitin Brook — Streams 41.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 873203
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the stream known as Whitin Brook sits 41.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whitin Brook as a stream on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 873203. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitin Brook sits at 43.92452° N, 71.30174° W (DMS 43°55′28″ N, 71°18′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94778° N, 71.33778° W (DMS 43°56′52″ N, 71°20′16″ 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 Whitin Brook itself. The ones closest to Whitin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.3 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.5 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.6 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 1.6 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.1 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 3.7 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 4.2 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Whitin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1924 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 41.8 miles (southwest) and you reach Whitin Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.925°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitin Brook track the nearby Claybank Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitin Brook located?
Whitin Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873203 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitin 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: Q34898409.