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Cowboy Brook — Streams 22.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 871732
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Cowboy Brook — a stream — lies 22.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871732, Cowboy 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
Cowboy Brook sits at 44.30840° N, 71.21980° W (DMS 44°18′30″ N, 71°13′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30722° N, 71.17667° W (DMS 44°18′26″ N, 71°10′36″ 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 Cowboy Brook itself. The ones closest to Cowboy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 0.2 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 0.4 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 1.9 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 2 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Mount Washington | 2.1 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 2.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Carter Dome | 2.8 mi |
| Clay Brook | Carter Dome | 2.9 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cowboy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cowboy Brook — 22.3 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 44.308°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cowboy Brook track the nearby West Branch Peabody River stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cowboy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cowboy Brook located?
Cowboy Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cowboy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cowboy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cowboy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871732 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cowboy 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.