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Clement Brook — Streams 13.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871696
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Clement Brook — a stream — lies 13.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871696, Clement Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clement Brook sits at 44.40117° N, 71.06591° W (DMS 44°24′04″ N, 71°03′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.36951° N, 71.08980° W (DMS 44°22′10″ N, 71°05′23″ 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 Clement Brook itself. The ones closest to Clement Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Mill Brook | Shelburne | 0.6 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 0.8 mi |
| Gates Brook | Shelburne | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 1.9 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Shelburne | 2.1 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 2.3 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 3.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Clement Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Clement Brook — 13.7 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 44.401°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 13.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Clement Brook track the nearby Austin Mill Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clement Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clement Brook located?
Clement Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clement Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clement Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clement Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871696 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clement 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: Q34705478.