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Bend Brook — Streams 26.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 2803712
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle, the stream known as Bend Brook sits 26.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bend Brook as a stream on the Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 2803712. Catalogued in GNIS since 04/19/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bend Brook sits at 44.47100° N, 71.31821° W (DMS 44°28′16″ N, 71°19′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45794° N, 71.28693° W (DMS 44°27′29″ N, 71°17′13″ 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 Bend Brook itself. The ones closest to Bend Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.6 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.1 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.4 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 1.9 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.2 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.2 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 3 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Bend Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 26.5 miles (west) and you reach Bend Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 45 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 44.471°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bend Brook track the nearby Brandy Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bend Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bend Brook located?
Bend Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bend Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bend Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bend Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803712 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bend 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.