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Island Brook — Streams 27.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 867730
Catalogued on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Island Brook — a stream — lies 27.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867730, Island Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Island Brook sits at 44.65144° N, 71.23425° W (DMS 44°39′05″ N, 71°14′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.69394° N, 71.25369° W (DMS 44°41′38″ N, 71°15′13″ 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 Island Brook itself. The ones closest to Island Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.6 mi |
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.8 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.9 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Milan | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 4.3 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 4.7 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Dummer Ponds | 5.1 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Milan | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Island Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Island Brook — 27.8 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.651°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Island Brook track the nearby Pontook Reservoir (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Island Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Island Brook located?
Island Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Island Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Island Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Island Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867730 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Island 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.