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Great Brook — Streams 31.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 867206
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the stream known as Great Brook sits 31.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Great Brook as a stream on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867206. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Brook sits at 44.46006° N, 71.42397° W (DMS 44°27′36″ N, 71°25′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43778° N, 71.39389° W (DMS 44°26′16″ N, 71°23′38″ 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 Great Brook itself. The ones closest to Great Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 1.4 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 3.2 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 4.1 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 4.1 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 4.4 mi |
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 4.5 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Mount Crescent | 4.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 4.5 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 4.5 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Great Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 31.6 miles (west) and you reach Great Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
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 44.460°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Great Brook track the nearby Haystack Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Brook located?
Great Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867206 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great 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.