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Betty Brook — Streams 26.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 1782019
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Betty Brook — a stream — lies 26.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1782019, Betty Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/25/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Betty Brook sits at 44.51377° N, 71.29501° W (DMS 44°30′50″ N, 71°17′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.51637° N, 71.32880° W (DMS 44°30′59″ N, 71°19′44″ 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 Betty Brook itself. The ones closest to Betty Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 0.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 1.3 mi |
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 2 mi |
| Fifield Brook | West Milan | 2.2 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.8 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 3 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.2 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.6 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Betty Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Betty Brook — 26.1 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.514°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Betty Brook track the nearby One Mile Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Betty Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Betty Brook located?
Betty Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Betty Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Betty Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Betty Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1782019 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Betty 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: Q34669976.