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Blue Brook — Streams 15.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871537
Catalogued on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Blue Brook — a stream — lies 15.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871537, Blue Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blue Brook sits at 44.30756° N, 71.06368° W (DMS 44°18′27″ N, 71°03′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26750° N, 71.06361° W (DMS 44°16′03″ N, 71°03′49″ 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 Blue Brook itself. The ones closest to Blue Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 0.7 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 0.9 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 2 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 2.7 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 3.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Blue Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 26-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blue Brook — 15.2 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.308°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 15.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Blue Brook track the nearby Bull Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blue Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Brook located?
Blue Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blue Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blue Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blue Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871537 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blue 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.