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Wildcat Brook — Streams 25.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872938
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Wildcat Brook — a stream — lies 25.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872938, Wildcat Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wildcat Brook sits at 44.18868° N, 71.19480° W (DMS 44°11′19″ N, 71°11′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24694° N, 71.21583° W (DMS 44°14′49″ N, 71°12′57″ 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 Wildcat Brook itself. The ones closest to Wildcat Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 0 mi |
| Than Brook | Jackson | 0.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Jackson | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Jackson | 1.8 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 2.2 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 2.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 3.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Wildcat Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
Wildcat Brook, also known as the Wildcat River, is a 9.05-mile-long (14.56 km) stream in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, in the United States. It rises at Carter Notch in the township of Bean's Purchase in Coos County, and flows south through the town of Jackson in Carroll County to its confluence with the Ellis River near the town's southern boundary. At Jackson Falls, near the town center, the stream descends 120 feet (37 m) in 1⁄4 mile (0.4 km) over granite ledges, paralleled by New Hampshire Route 16B. The surrounding area is part of the Jackson Falls Historic District. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wildcat Brook — 25.0 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 (44.189°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wildcat Brook track the nearby Marsh Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wildcat Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wildcat Brook located?
Wildcat Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wildcat Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wildcat Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wildcat Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872938 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wildcat 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: Q34904341.