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Imp Brook — Streams 21.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872069
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle, the stream known as Imp Brook sits 21.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Imp Brook as a stream on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872069. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Imp Brook sits at 44.33006° N, 71.21285° W (DMS 44°19′48″ N, 71°12′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31222° N, 71.18333° W (DMS 44°18′44″ N, 71°11′00″ 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 Imp Brook itself. The ones closest to Imp Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 0.4 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 0.6 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 1.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Carter Dome | 1.4 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 1.9 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 3 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Mount Washington | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Imp Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 21.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Imp Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 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 44.330°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Imp Brook track the nearby Culhane Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Imp Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Imp Brook located?
Imp Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Imp Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Imp Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Imp Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872069 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Imp 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: Q34789622.