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Long Mountain Brook — Streams 37.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 868135
Catalogued on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Long Mountain Brook — a stream — lies 37.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868135, Long Mountain Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Mountain Brook sits at 44.68033° N, 71.44675° W (DMS 44°40′49″ N, 71°26′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66556° N, 71.41361° W (DMS 44°39′56″ N, 71°24′49″ 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 Long Mountain Brook itself. The ones closest to Long Mountain Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.6 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.7 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 2.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.2 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Long Mountain Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Long Mountain Brook — 37.6 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.680°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Mountain Brook track the nearby Boman Valley (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Mountain Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Mountain Brook located?
Long Mountain Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Mountain Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Mountain Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Mountain Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868135 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Mountain 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: Q35362399.