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Burnside Brook — Streams 36.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 865873
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Burnside Brook — a stream — lies 36.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865873, Burnside Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnside Brook sits at 44.49256° N, 71.51842° W (DMS 44°29′33″ N, 71°31′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54811° N, 71.46230° W (DMS 44°32′53″ N, 71°27′44″ 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 Burnside Brook itself. The ones closest to Burnside Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 0 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 0.7 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 1.5 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 1.6 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 1.7 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 2.2 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 2.3 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Burnside Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Burnside Brook — 36.5 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 44.493°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnside Brook track the nearby Caleb Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnside Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnside Brook located?
Burnside Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnside Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnside Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnside Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865873 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnside 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.