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Culhane Brook — Streams 21.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 871752
21.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle, Culhane Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Culhane Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871752). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Culhane Brook sits at 44.33562° N, 71.21230° W (DMS 44°20′08″ N, 71°12′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.33451° N, 71.26119° W (DMS 44°20′04″ N, 71°15′40″ 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 Culhane Brook itself. The ones closest to Culhane Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 0.1 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 0.2 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 0.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Carter Dome | 1.1 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 1.7 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 1.9 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 2.3 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Culhane Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Triple Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1932 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Culhane Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 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 44.336°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Culhane Brook track the nearby Barnes Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Culhane Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Culhane Brook located?
Culhane Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Culhane Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Culhane Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Culhane Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871752 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Culhane 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: Q34719241.