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Connor Brook — Streams 11.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871719
11.5 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle, Connor Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Connor Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871719). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Connor Brook sits at 44.38617° N, 71.02063° W (DMS 44°23′10″ N, 71°01′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34951° N, 71.05813° W (DMS 44°20′58″ N, 71°03′29″ 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 Connor Brook itself. The ones closest to Connor Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Brook | Shelburne | 1.5 mi |
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 2.5 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Shelburne | 3 mi |
| Gates Brook | Shelburne | 3.3 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 3.8 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 4.2 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 4.2 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Shelburne | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Connor Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.5 miles west (bearing W) of Connor Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 20 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 44.386°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 11.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Connor Brook track the nearby Moose Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Connor Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Connor Brook located?
Connor Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 11.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Connor Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Connor Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Connor Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871719 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Connor 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.