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Johnson Brook — Streams 39.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867796
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Johnson Brook — a stream — lies 39.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867796, Johnson Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Johnson Brook sits at 44.75727° N, 71.42508° W (DMS 44°45′26″ N, 71°25′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76778° N, 71.45417° W (DMS 44°46′04″ N, 71°27′15″ 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 Johnson Brook itself. The ones closest to Johnson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 1 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 2.8 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.9 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Johnson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Johnson Brook — 39.7 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 44.757°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Johnson Brook track the nearby Nash Bog Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Johnson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Silver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johnson Brook located?
Johnson Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Johnson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Johnson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Johnson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867796 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Johnson 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.