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Gibbs Brook — Streams 33.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871935
33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Gibbs Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gibbs Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871935). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gibbs Brook sits at 44.22229° N, 71.41480° W (DMS 44°13′20″ N, 71°24′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.22451° N, 71.37063° W (DMS 44°13′28″ N, 71°22′14″ 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 Gibbs Brook itself. The ones closest to Gibbs Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Head Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.6 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Crawford Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.3 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.4 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.7 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.7 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Gibbs Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Gibbs Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.222°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gibbs Brook track the nearby Ammonoosuc Lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gibbs Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gibbs Brook located?
Gibbs Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gibbs Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gibbs Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gibbs Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871935 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gibbs 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: Q34761468.