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Gay Brook — Streams 41.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 867037
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Gay Brook — a stream — lies 41.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867037, Gay Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gay Brook sits at 44.68588° N, 71.53425° W (DMS 44°41′09″ N, 71°32′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.71639° N, 71.53806° W (DMS 44°42′59″ N, 71°32′17″ 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 Gay Brook itself. The ones closest to Gay Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Bog Brook | Stratford | 1.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 2.1 mi |
| Connary Brook | Stratford | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Stratford | 2.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.1 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 4 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Stratford | 4.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Gay Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gay Brook — 41.5 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 44.686°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gay Brook track the nearby East Branch Bog Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gay Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gay Brook located?
Gay Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gay Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gay Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gay Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867037 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gay 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.