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Halfway Brook — Streams 32.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 867320
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle, the stream known as Halfway Brook sits 32.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Halfway Brook as a stream on the Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867320. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfway Brook sits at 44.26562° N, 71.40897° W (DMS 44°15′56″ N, 71°24′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30222° N, 71.39750° W (DMS 44°18′08″ N, 71°23′51″ 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 Halfway Brook itself. The ones closest to Halfway Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.1 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.2 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.5 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.5 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.7 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 1.8 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.9 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Halfway Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 32.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Halfway Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 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 44.266°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Halfway Brook track the nearby Abenaki Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfway Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfway Brook located?
Halfway Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfway Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfway Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfway Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867320 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfway 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.