Horne Brook — Streams 42.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 867603
42.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Horne Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Horne Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867603). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horne Brook sits at 44.97477° N, 71.10896° W (DMS 44°58′29″ N, 71°06′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99944° N, 71.11389° W (DMS 44°59′58″ N, 71°06′50″ 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 Horne Brook itself. The ones closest to Horne Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 0.7 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 1.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Horne Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Horne Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 44.975°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horne Brook track the nearby East Horne Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horne Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horne Brook located?
Horne Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horne Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horne Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horne Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867603 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horne 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: Q34737439.