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Leonard Brook — Streams 37.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867994
Catalogued on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Leonard Brook — a stream — lies 37.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867994, Leonard Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/03/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leonard Brook sits at 44.36572° N, 71.54599° W (DMS 44°21′57″ N, 71°32′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35717° N, 71.53693° W (DMS 44°21′26″ N, 71°32′13″ 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 Leonard Brook itself. The ones closest to Leonard Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.3 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 3.6 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 3.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Leonard Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayling Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Leonard Brook — 37.5 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.366°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Leonard Brook track the nearby Ayling Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leonard Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayling Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leonard Brook located?
Leonard Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leonard Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leonard Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leonard Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867994 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leonard 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.