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Bone Brook — Streams 35.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 865715
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the stream known as Bone Brook sits 35.1 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bone Brook as a stream on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865715. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bone Brook sits at 44.49589° N, 71.48925° W (DMS 44°29′45″ N, 71°29′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.49833° N, 71.43833° W (DMS 44°29′54″ N, 71°26′18″ 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 Bone Brook itself. The ones closest to Bone Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 0 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 1 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 1.3 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 1.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 1.5 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 1.5 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 2.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 3 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Bone Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 35.1 miles (west) and you reach Bone Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
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 44.496°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bone Brook track the nearby Redman Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bone Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bone Brook located?
Bone Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bone Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bone Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bone Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865715 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bone 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: Q34679847.