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Charles Brook — Streams 15.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 871664
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the stream known as Charles Brook sits 15.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Charles Brook as a stream on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871664. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Charles Brook sits at 44.23812° N, 71.00896° W (DMS 44°14′17″ N, 71°00′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24028° N, 71.08000° W (DMS 44°14′25″ N, 71°04′48″ 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 Charles Brook itself. The ones closest to Charles Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 5 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 5.1 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 5.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Wild River | 5.2 mi |
| Red Brook | Wild River | 5.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 5.4 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 5.5 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Chatham | 5.9 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 6 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Charles Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 15.8 miles (southwest) and you reach Charles Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 27 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 44.238°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 15.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Charles Brook track the nearby Charles Ravine valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Charles Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charles Brook located?
Charles Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Charles Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Charles Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Charles Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871664 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Charles 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.