Buckhorn Brook — Streams 48.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865845
48.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle, Buckhorn Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Buckhorn Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865845). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Buckhorn Brook sits at 45.04227° N, 71.17757° W (DMS 45°02′32″ N, 71°10′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.06444° N, 71.17944° W (DMS 45°03′52″ N, 71°10′46″ 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 Buckhorn Brook itself. The ones closest to Buckhorn Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Machia Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.1 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Buckhorn Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Buckhorn Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 45.042°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Buckhorn Brook track the nearby Machia Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Buckhorn Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buckhorn Brook located?
Buckhorn Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Buckhorn Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Buckhorn Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Buckhorn Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865845 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Buckhorn 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.