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Lamb Valley Brook — Streams 39.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 867934
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Lamb Valley Brook — a stream — lies 39.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867934, Lamb Valley Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lamb Valley Brook sits at 44.93811° N, 71.08924° W (DMS 44°56′17″ N, 71°05′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93616° N, 71.13313° W (DMS 44°56′10″ N, 71°07′59″ 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 Lamb Valley Brook itself. The ones closest to Lamb Valley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.9 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.6 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3.1 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 3.2 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.8 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.8 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Lamb Valley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lamb Valley Brook — 39.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 44.938°), 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 Lamb Valley Brook track the nearby Monahans Bathtub natural feature (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lamb Valley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lamb Valley Brook located?
Lamb Valley Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lamb Valley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lamb Valley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lamb Valley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867934 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lamb Valley 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.