Gulf Brook — Streams 45.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 867279
45.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle, Gulf Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gulf Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867279). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gulf Brook sits at 44.95894° N, 71.27897° W (DMS 44°57′32″ N, 71°16′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.96528° N, 71.29611° W (DMS 44°57′55″ N, 71°17′46″ 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 Gulf Brook itself. The ones closest to Gulf Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Horn Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.9 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 1.3 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Diamond Pond | 2 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 3 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Lake Francis | 3.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.4 mi |
| Ferguson Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Gulf Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Gulf Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 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 44.959°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gulf Brook track the nearby Tracy Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gulf Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gulf Brook located?
Gulf Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gulf Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gulf Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gulf Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867279 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gulf 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: Q34770857.