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Franklin Brook — Streams 29.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871912
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Franklin Brook — a stream — lies 29.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871912, Franklin Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Franklin Brook sits at 44.26895° N, 71.36091° W (DMS 44°16′08″ N, 71°21′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.25333° N, 71.33750° W (DMS 44°15′12″ N, 71°20′15″ 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 Franklin Brook itself. The ones closest to Franklin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 0.6 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.3 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.7 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.2 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.4 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.8 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Franklin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Franklin Brook — 29.8 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.269°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Franklin Brook track the nearby Clay Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Franklin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franklin Brook located?
Franklin Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Franklin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Franklin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Franklin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871912 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Franklin 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.