Ayling Brook — Streams 37.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865289
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Ayling Brook sits 37.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ayling Brook as a stream on the Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865289. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/03/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ayling Brook sits at 44.36915° N, 71.54910° W (DMS 44°22′09″ N, 71°32′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34920° N, 71.51731° W (DMS 44°20′57″ N, 71°31′02″ 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 Ayling Brook itself. The ones closest to Ayling Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Chase Brook | Lancaster | 3.7 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 3.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 3.7 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Ayling Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 37.6 miles (west) and you reach Ayling Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
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 44.369°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ayling Brook track the nearby Leonard Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ayling Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ayling Brook located?
Ayling Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ayling Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ayling Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ayling Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865289 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ayling 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.