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Clay Brook — Streams 20.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 871690
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Clay Brook — a stream — lies 20.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5084678”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871690, Clay Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clay Brook sits at 44.34590° N, 71.19535° W (DMS 44°20′45″ N, 71°11′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32306° N, 71.16389° W (DMS 44°19′23″ N, 71°09′50″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 1 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 1.1 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 2.9 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.9 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Clay Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Clay Brook — 20.5 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.346°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Clay Brook track the nearby Townline Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clay Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clay Brook located?
Clay Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clay Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.5 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 871690 on the Carter Dome 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: Q34704185.