Kimball Brook — Streams 47.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 867869
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stratford quadrangle, the stream known as Kimball Brook sits 47.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kimball Brook as a stream on the Stratford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867869. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kimball Brook sits at 44.73977° N, 71.62398° W (DMS 44°44′23″ N, 71°37′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74389° N, 71.56000° W (DMS 44°44′38″ N, 71°33′36″ 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 Kimball Brook itself. The ones closest to Kimball Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Stratford | 1.5 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Stratford | 2 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 3.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Tinkerville | 4 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 4.4 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 4.4 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 4.7 mi |
| Connary Brook | Stratford | 4.9 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 5.4 mi |
| Cone Brook | Tinkerville | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Kimball Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Stream | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 47.2 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Kimball Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
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 44.740°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kimball Brook track the nearby Wheeler Stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kimball Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Stream | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kimball Brook located?
Kimball Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kimball Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kimball Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kimball Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867869 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kimball 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.
Wikidata: Q35493862.