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Loomis Valley Brook — Streams 38.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 868154
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the stream known as Loomis Valley Brook sits 38.8 miles north-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 Loomis Valley Brook as a stream on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868154. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loomis Valley Brook sits at 44.92172° N, 71.09563° W (DMS 44°55′18″ N, 71°05′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93144° N, 71.13174° W (DMS 44°55′53″ N, 71°07′54″ 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 Loomis Valley Brook itself. The ones closest to Loomis Valley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.4 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.2 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.1 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.7 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 3.8 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Loomis Valley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 38.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Loomis Valley Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 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 44.922°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loomis Valley Brook track the nearby Monahans Bathtub natural feature (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loomis Valley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loomis Valley Brook located?
Loomis Valley Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loomis Valley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loomis Valley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loomis Valley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868154 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loomis 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.
Wikidata: Q35366260.