Boardpile Brook — Streams 48.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865684
Catalogued on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Boardpile Brook — a stream — lies 48.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865684, Boardpile Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boardpile Brook sits at 45.07421° N, 71.11257° W (DMS 45°04′27″ N, 71°06′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.09167° N, 71.09306° W (DMS 45°05′30″ N, 71°05′35″ 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 Boardpile Brook itself. The ones closest to Boardpile Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Machia Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Boardpile Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 6 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 6.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boardpile Brook — 48.9 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 45.074°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boardpile Brook track the nearby Haystack Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boardpile Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boardpile Brook located?
Boardpile Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boardpile Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boardpile Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boardpile Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865684 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boardpile 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: Q34677939.