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Black Brook — Streams 36.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865617
36.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, Black Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865617). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 44.26979° N, 71.50897° W (DMS 44°16′11″ N, 71°30′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29784° N, 71.49452° W (DMS 44°17′52″ N, 71°29′40″ 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 Black Brook itself. The ones closest to Black Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zealand River | Twin Mountain | 0.1 mi |
| Deception Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Little River | Twin Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.6 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.6 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.2 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Black Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 44.270°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Zealand River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lower Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865617 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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.