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Ingalls Brook — Streams 11.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872077
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Ingalls Brook — a stream — lies 11.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872077, Ingalls Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ingalls Brook sits at 44.40728° N, 71.02396° W (DMS 44°24′26″ N, 71°01′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43361° N, 71.04306° W (DMS 44°26′01″ N, 71°02′35″ 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 Ingalls Brook itself. The ones closest to Ingalls Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 1.5 mi |
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 2.1 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Gates Brook | Shelburne | 2.6 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 2.8 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Shelburne | 3.1 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 3.9 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 4 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 4.3 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Ingalls Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Connor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Judson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ingalls Brook — 11.6 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.407°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 11.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ingalls Brook track the nearby Crows Nest summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ingalls Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ingalls Brook located?
Ingalls Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 11.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ingalls Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ingalls Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ingalls Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872077 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ingalls 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.