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Blackstrap Brook — Streams 18.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 865638
18.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle, Blackstrap Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Blackstrap Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865638). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blackstrap Brook sits at 44.58672° N, 71.05563° W (DMS 44°35′12″ N, 71°03′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.62389° N, 71.05417° W (DMS 44°37′26″ N, 71°03′15″ 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 Blackstrap Brook itself. The ones closest to Blackstrap Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 4.5 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Success Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Milan | 6 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Milan | 6.4 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Milan | 6.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 6.9 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 7.1 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 7.4 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Blackstrap Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Blackstrap Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 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 44.587°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Blackstrap Brook track the nearby Silver Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blackstrap Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blackstrap Brook located?
Blackstrap Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blackstrap Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blackstrap Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blackstrap Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865638 on the Success Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blackstrap 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.