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Bunnell Brook — Streams 34.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 865862
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the stream known as Bunnell Brook sits 34.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bunnell Brook as a stream on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865862. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunnell Brook sits at 44.47172° N, 71.48592° W (DMS 44°28′18″ N, 71°29′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.49889° N, 71.42611° W (DMS 44°29′56″ N, 71°25′34″ 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 Bunnell Brook itself. The ones closest to Bunnell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 1.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 2 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 2.7 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 2.7 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Bunnell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 34.7 miles (west) and you reach Bunnell Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 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 44.472°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bunnell Brook track the nearby Tug Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunnell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunnell Brook located?
Bunnell Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunnell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunnell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunnell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865862 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunnell 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: Q34687982.