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Fox Brook — Streams 35.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 866953
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Fox Brook — a stream — lies 35.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866953, Fox Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fox Brook sits at 44.51367° N, 71.48119° W (DMS 44°30′49″ N, 71°28′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.51278° N, 71.41639° W (DMS 44°30′46″ N, 71°24′59″ 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 Fox Brook itself. The ones closest to Fox Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 0.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 1.3 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 1.3 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 2 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 2.9 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 3.3 mi |
| Parks Brook | Groveton | 3.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Fox Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fox Brook — 35.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.514°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fox Brook track the nearby Cummings Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fox Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fox Brook located?
Fox Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fox Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fox Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fox Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866953 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fox 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: Q34755142.