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Ames Brook — Streams 37.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 865233
37.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle, Ames Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ames Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865233). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ames Brook sits at 44.58922° N, 71.49647° W (DMS 44°35′21″ N, 71°29′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.56917° N, 71.44806° W (DMS 44°34′09″ N, 71°26′53″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ames Brook itself. The ones closest to Ames Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 0.6 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 0.8 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 1.7 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Groveton | 1.9 mi |
| Parks Brook | Groveton | 2.4 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 2.6 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3 mi |
| Dean Brook | Groveton | 3.4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Ames Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Ames Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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. Being this far north (lat 44.589°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ames Brook track the nearby Moore Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ames Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Potter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ames Brook located?
Ames Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ames Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ames Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ames Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865233 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ames Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34642177.