Hellgate Brook — Streams 46.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867453
46.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle, Hellgate Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hellgate Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867453). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hellgate Brook sits at 45.02227° N, 71.17841° W (DMS 45°01′20″ N, 71°10′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.05917° N, 71.19222° W (DMS 45°03′33″ N, 71°11′32″ 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 Hellgate Brook itself. The ones closest to Hellgate Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Machia Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Hellgate Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Hellgate Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 45.022°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hellgate Brook track the nearby Rowell Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hellgate Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hellgate Brook located?
Hellgate Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hellgate Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hellgate Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hellgate Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867453 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hellgate 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.