Bissell Brook — Streams 45.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 869959
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bissell Brook — a stream — lies 45.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869959, Bissell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bissell Brook sits at 44.71366° N, 71.60787° W (DMS 44°42′49″ N, 71°36′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73444° N, 71.54750° W (DMS 44°44′04″ N, 71°32′51″ 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 Bissell Brook itself. The ones closest to Bissell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball Brook | Stratford | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Stratford | 2.3 mi |
| Connary Brook | Stratford | 2.9 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 4.1 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.9 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 4.9 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 4.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.9 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Bissell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Stream | Streams | Essex County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Kimball Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1987 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bissell Brook — 45.6 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 44.714°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bissell Brook track the nearby Wheeler Stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bissell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Stream | Streams | Essex County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Kimball Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bissell Brook located?
Bissell Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bissell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bissell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bissell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869959 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bissell 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.