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Keenan Brook — Streams 27.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 867822
27.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle, Keenan Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Keenan Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867822). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keenan Brook sits at 44.45423° N, 71.33313° W (DMS 44°27′15″ N, 71°19′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42222° N, 71.36222° W (DMS 44°25′20″ N, 71°21′44″ 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 Keenan Brook itself. The ones closest to Keenan Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.3 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.9 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.4 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.9 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 3.3 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Jefferson | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Keenan Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.1 miles west (bearing W) of Keenan Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.454°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Keenan Brook track the nearby Stony Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keenan Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keenan Brook located?
Keenan Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keenan Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keenan Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keenan Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867822 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keenan 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.