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Deception Brook — Streams 35.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 866521
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Deception Brook — a stream — lies 35.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866521, Deception Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deception Brook sits at 44.26923° N, 71.47425° W (DMS 44°16′09″ N, 71°28′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29806° N, 71.43583° W (DMS 44°17′53″ N, 71°26′09″ 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 Deception Brook itself. The ones closest to Deception Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Twin Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Zealand River | Twin Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.9 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.6 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.2 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.6 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Deception Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Deception Brook — 35.1 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 44.269°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deception Brook track the nearby Lower Falls waterfall (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deception Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deception Brook located?
Deception Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deception Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deception Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deception Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866521 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deception 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.