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Cypress Brook — Streams 17.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871758
17.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Cypress 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 Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cypress Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871758). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cypress Brook sits at 44.28062° N, 71.09535° W (DMS 44°16′50″ N, 71°05′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28257° N, 71.17119° W (DMS 44°16′57″ N, 71°10′16″ 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 Cypress Brook itself. The ones closest to Cypress Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 0.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Wild River | 1 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 1.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Wild River | 1.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 3.1 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 3.3 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 4.1 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Cypress Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Cypress Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 30 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 44.281°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cypress Brook track the nearby Cedar Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cypress Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cypress Brook located?
Cypress Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cypress Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cypress Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cypress Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871758 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cypress 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: Q34720244.