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Little Bear Brook — Streams 29.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 872182
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Little Bear Brook — a stream — lies 29.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872182, Little Bear Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Bear Brook sits at 44.33256° N, 71.38147° W (DMS 44°19′57″ N, 71°22′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32729° N, 71.34424° W (DMS 44°19′38″ N, 71°20′39″ 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 Little Bear Brook itself. The ones closest to Little Bear Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Israel River | Mount Dartmouth | 2 mi |
| The Mystic | Mount Washington | 2.2 mi |
| Castle Brook | Mount Washington | 2.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Mount Washington | 2.4 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.8 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.1 mi |
| Spur Brook | Mount Washington | 4.1 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4.1 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4.2 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Little Bear Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Bear Brook — 29.7 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 44.333°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Bear Brook track the nearby Mount Mitten summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Bear Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Bear Brook located?
Little Bear Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Bear Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Bear Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Bear Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872182 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Bear 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.