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East Horne Brook — Streams 42.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 866713
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, East Horne Brook — a stream — lies 42.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866713, East Horne Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Horne Brook sits at 44.97477° N, 71.10869° W (DMS 44°58′29″ N, 71°06′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99250° N, 71.09361° W (DMS 44°59′33″ N, 71°05′37″ 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 Horne Brook itself. The ones closest to East Horne Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 0.7 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 1.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside East Horne Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from East Horne Brook — 42.4 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 44.975°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Horne Brook track the nearby Horne Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Horne Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Horne Brook located?
East Horne Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Horne Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Horne Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Horne Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866713 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Horne 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: Q34737439.