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Garland Brook — Streams 35.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 867022
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Garland Brook — a stream — lies 35.7 miles west 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 867022, Garland Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Garland Brook sits at 44.44284° N, 71.51092° W (DMS 44°26′34″ N, 71°30′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.47172° N, 71.38897° W (DMS 44°28′18″ N, 71°23′20″ 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 Garland Brook itself. The ones closest to Garland Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 0.8 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 2.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 3.2 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 3.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 3.5 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 3.5 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 3.8 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 3.8 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 3.9 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Garland Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Garland Brook — 35.7 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.443°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Garland Brook track the nearby Stalbird Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Garland Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garland Brook located?
Garland Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Garland Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Garland Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Garland Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867022 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Garland 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: Q34759668.