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Bean Brook — Streams 19.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 871458
19.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Bean 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 Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bean Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871458). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Brook sits at 44.48672° N, 71.16535° W (DMS 44°29′12″ N, 71°09′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44562° N, 71.12119° W (DMS 44°26′44″ N, 71°07′16″ 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 Bean Brook itself. The ones closest to Bean Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 1.9 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 2.3 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 2.8 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 2.8 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Berlin | 3 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 3.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Success Pond | 4 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Milan | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Bean Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 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 44.487°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bean Brook track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Brook located?
Bean Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871458 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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: Q34654496.