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Brandy Brook — Streams 27.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 865765
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Brandy Brook — a stream — lies 27.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865765, Brandy Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brandy Brook sits at 44.46784° N, 71.32897° W (DMS 44°28′04″ N, 71°19′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46889° N, 71.37361° W (DMS 44°28′08″ N, 71°22′25″ 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 Brandy Brook itself. The ones closest to Brandy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.8 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Mount Crescent | 1 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.1 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 2.3 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 3.4 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Brandy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Brandy Brook — 27.0 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.468°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brandy Brook track the nearby Refuge Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brandy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brandy Brook located?
Brandy Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brandy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brandy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brandy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865765 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brandy 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.