Harvey Brook — Streams 48.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 867398
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle, the stream known as Harvey Brook sits 48.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Harvey Brook as a stream on the Tinkerville topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867398. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harvey Brook sits at 44.84171° N, 71.55120° W (DMS 44°50′30″ N, 71°33′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84944° N, 71.51306° W (DMS 44°50′58″ N, 71°30′47″ 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 Harvey Brook itself. The ones closest to Harvey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Tinkerville | 0.8 mi |
| Cone Brook | Tinkerville | 2.3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 2.6 mi |
| Simms Stream | Monadnock Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 4.4 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Tinkerville | 4.4 mi |
| Mohawk River | Monadnock Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Harvey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jordan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Wallace Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cree Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 48.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Harvey Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 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 44.842°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Harvey Brook track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harvey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jordan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Wallace Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cree Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harvey Brook located?
Harvey Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harvey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harvey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harvey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867398 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harvey 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: Q34777320.