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Jefferson Brook — Streams 30.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 872098
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Jefferson Brook — a stream — lies 30.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872098, Jefferson Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jefferson Brook sits at 44.26673° N, 71.37813° W (DMS 44°16′00″ N, 71°22′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29840° N, 71.31785° W (DMS 44°17′54″ N, 71°19′04″ 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 Jefferson Brook itself. The ones closest to Jefferson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 0.4 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.3 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.4 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.5 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Mount Washington | 2.2 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.9 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Jefferson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jefferson Brook — 30.6 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.267°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jefferson Brook track the nearby Clay Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jefferson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jefferson Brook located?
Jefferson Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jefferson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jefferson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jefferson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872098 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson 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.