Dyer Brook — Streams 48.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866676
48.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle, Dyer Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dyer Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866676). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyer Brook sits at 44.89699° N, 71.49203° W (DMS 44°53′49″ N, 71°29′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93528° N, 71.47944° W (DMS 44°56′07″ N, 71°28′46″ 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 Dyer Brook itself. The ones closest to Dyer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River | Monadnock Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Simms Stream | Monadnock Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Tinkerville | 4.8 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 5 mi |
| Haines Brook | Lovering Mountain | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle
The Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Dyer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lombard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Read Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Dyer Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 44.897°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dyer Brook track the nearby Mohawk River stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Matthews Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lombard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lime Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyer Brook located?
Dyer Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dyer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dyer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dyer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866676 on the Lovering Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dyer 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.