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East Brook — Streams 14.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871829
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the stream known as East Brook sits 14.3 miles west 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 East Brook as a stream on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871829. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Brook sits at 44.39339° N, 71.07758° W (DMS 44°23′36″ N, 71°04′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35534° N, 71.08813° W (DMS 44°21′19″ N, 71°05′17″ 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 East Brook itself. The ones closest to East Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 0.8 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Shelburne | 1.1 mi |
| Gates Brook | Shelburne | 1.3 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 1.7 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 1.9 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 2.6 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 2.8 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Shelburne | 2.8 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside East Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattle River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 14.3 miles (west) and you reach East Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 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 44.393°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at East Brook track the nearby Artist Rock summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Brook located?
East Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871829 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East 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: Q34736301.