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Appleby Brook — Streams 33.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 865252
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Appleby Brook — a stream — lies 33.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865252, Appleby Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/12/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Appleby Brook sits at 44.34645° N, 71.45647° W (DMS 44°20′47″ N, 71°27′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31333° N, 71.48528° W (DMS 44°18′48″ N, 71°29′07″ 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 Appleby Brook itself. The ones closest to Appleby Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streator Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.6 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 3 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Mount Dartmouth | 3.2 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 3.7 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.8 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Appleby Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Humps | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Appleby Brook — 33.2 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.346°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Appleby Brook track the nearby Walker Valley (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Appleby Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Humps | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Appleby Brook located?
Appleby Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Appleby Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Appleby Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Appleby Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865252 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Appleby 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.