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Bear Brook — Streams 27.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 865435
Catalogued on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bear Brook — a stream — lies 27.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5083121”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865435, Bear Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Brook sits at 44.69561° N, 71.17147° W (DMS 44°41′44″ N, 71°10′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.70528° N, 71.19361° W (DMS 44°42′19″ N, 71°11′37″ 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 Bear Brook itself. The ones closest to Bear Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.5 mi |
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.6 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.9 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.2 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.6 mi |
| Island Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 5.5 mi |
| Clear Stream | Errol | 5.9 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Errol | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bear Brook — 27.5 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.696°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Brook track the nearby Thirteen Mile Woods natural feature (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Brook located?
Bear Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865435 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear 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: Q34654979.