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Clay Brook — Streams 30.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871689
30.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Clay Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Clay Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871689). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clay Brook sits at 44.27173° N, 71.37258° W (DMS 44°16′18″ N, 71°22′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27667° N, 71.31944° W (DMS 44°16′36″ N, 71°19′10″ 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 Clay Brook itself. The ones closest to Clay Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.4 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 0.6 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.3 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.8 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.8 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Mount Washington | 1.9 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.3 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Clay Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Clay Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 44.272°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clay Brook track the nearby Jefferson Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clay Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clay Brook located?
Clay Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clay Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clay Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clay Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871689 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clay 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: Q34704177.