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Fourmile Brook — Streams 38.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 866947
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Fourmile Brook — a stream — lies 38.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866947, Fourmile Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fourmile Brook sits at 44.88644° N, 71.16980° W (DMS 44°53′11″ N, 71°10′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94444° N, 71.18917° W (DMS 44°56′40″ N, 71°11′21″ 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 Fourmile Brook itself. The ones closest to Fourmile Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 1.3 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 1.6 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 1.8 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.3 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Fourmile Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fourmile Brook — 38.2 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 44.886°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fourmile Brook track the nearby Squeeze Hole Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fourmile Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fourmile Brook located?
Fourmile Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fourmile Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fourmile Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fourmile Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866947 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fourmile 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.