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Gore Branch — Streams 44.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 867130
Catalogued on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Gore Branch — a stream — lies 44.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867130, Gore Branch is recorded as a stream on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gore Branch sits at 44.76644° N, 71.54203° W (DMS 44°45′59″ N, 71°32′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77727° N, 71.47481° W (DMS 44°46′38″ N, 71°28′29″ 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 Gore Branch itself. The ones closest to Gore Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 0 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 0.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Tinkerville | 1.3 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 2.6 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Stratford | 3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 3.1 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.2 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.4 mi |
| Cone Brook | Tinkerville | 3.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Gore Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gore Branch — 44.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.766°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gore Branch track the nearby South Branch Lyman Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gore Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gore Branch located?
Gore Branch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gore Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gore Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gore Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867130 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gore Branch?
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: Q34765182.