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Bull Brook — Streams 14.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871589
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the stream known as Bull Brook sits 14.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bull Brook as a stream on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871589. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bull Brook sits at 44.31729° N, 71.05896° W (DMS 44°19′02″ N, 71°03′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34173° N, 71.12591° W (DMS 44°20′30″ N, 71°07′33″ 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 Bull Brook itself. The ones closest to Bull Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 0.7 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 1.1 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 1.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 1.5 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 1.8 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 3.1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Bull Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 14.7 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Bull Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 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 44.317°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bull Brook track the nearby Twin Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bull Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bull Brook located?
Bull Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bull Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bull Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bull Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871589 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bull 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.