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Lord Brook — Streams 28.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 868169
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle, the stream known as Lord Brook sits 28.2 miles 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 Lord Brook as a stream on the Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868169. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lord Brook sits at 44.67227° N, 71.22119° W (DMS 44°40′20″ N, 71°13′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68139° N, 71.24278° W (DMS 44°40′53″ N, 71°14′34″ 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 Lord Brook itself. The ones closest to Lord Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 0.6 mi |
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 0.8 mi |
| Island Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.1 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 2.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.9 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Milan | 3.9 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Dummer Ponds | 5 mi |
| Number Two Brook | Dummer Ponds | 5.1 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Lord Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Island Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 28.2 miles (northwest) and you reach Lord Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 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 44.672°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lord Brook track the nearby Goose Pond swamp (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lord Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lord Brook located?
Lord Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lord Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lord Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lord Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868169 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lord 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: Q35368090.