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Greenough Brook — Streams 31.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 867241
Catalogued on the USGS Errol quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Greenough Brook — a stream — lies 31.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867241, Greenough Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Errol quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greenough Brook sits at 44.78533° N, 71.15119° W (DMS 44°47′07″ N, 71°09′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84922° N, 71.11785° W (DMS 44°50′57″ N, 71°07′04″ 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 Greenough Brook itself. The ones closest to Greenough Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Stream | Errol | 0.8 mi |
| Corser Brook | Errol | 2.3 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.8 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 3.1 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 4.3 mi |
| Welch Brook | Errol | 4.4 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 5.3 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 5.6 mi |
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Greenough Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Greenough Brook — 31.8 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 44.785°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greenough Brook track the nearby Clear Stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greenough Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Errol Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenough Brook located?
Greenough Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greenough Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greenough Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greenough Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867241 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greenough 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.