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Bear Brook — Streams 32.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 865436
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the stream known as Bear Brook sits 32.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5083122”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bear Brook as a stream on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865436. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Brook sits at 44.82255° N, 71.08008° W (DMS 44°49′21″ N, 71°04′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84750° N, 71.10222° W (DMS 44°50′51″ N, 71°06′08″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.1 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 4.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.1 mi |
| Clear Stream | Errol | 4.2 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Errol | 4.3 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 4.5 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 4.8 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 5.6 mi |
| Corser Brook | Errol | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 32.2 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Bear Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 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 44.823°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Brook track the nearby Little Bear Brook Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Brook located?
Bear Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 865436 on the Umbagog Lake North 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: Q34654985.