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Bennett Brook — Streams 36.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 865542
36.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Bennett Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bennett Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865542). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bennett Brook sits at 44.87699° N, 71.11480° W (DMS 44°52′37″ N, 71°06′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.85311° N, 71.12341° W (DMS 44°51′11″ N, 71°07′24″ 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 Bennett Brook itself. The ones closest to Bennett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.4 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 1.2 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.1 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 2.2 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.8 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.9 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 3 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bennett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Bennett Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 44.877°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bennett Brook track the nearby Alder Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bennett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bennett Brook located?
Bennett Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bennett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bennett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bennett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865542 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bennett 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.