Crystal Brook — Streams 47.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle · GNIS 866423
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle, the stream known as Crystal Brook sits 47.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Crystal Brook as a stream on the Lake Francis topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866423. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Brook sits at 45.00282° N, 71.25591° W (DMS 45°00′10″ N, 71°15′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99116° N, 71.27036° W (DMS 44°59′28″ N, 71°16′13″ 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 Crystal Brook itself. The ones closest to Crystal Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 1.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 2 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 2 mi |
| Bog Branch | Lake Francis | 2.3 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 2.4 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Diamond Pond | 4 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle
The Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 47.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Crystal Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
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 45.003°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crystal Brook track the nearby Roundtop Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Brook located?
Crystal Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866423 on the Lake Francis quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal 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: Q34718578.