Lyman Brook — Streams 47.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 868217
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle, the stream known as Lyman Brook sits 47.2 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 Lyman Brook as a stream on the Tinkerville topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868217. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lyman Brook sits at 44.78366° N, 71.58814° W (DMS 44°47′01″ N, 71°35′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76611° N, 71.54222° W (DMS 44°45′58″ N, 71°32′32″ 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 Lyman Brook itself. The ones closest to Lyman Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse Brook | Tinkerville | 1.3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 1.9 mi |
| Cone Brook | Tinkerville | 2.1 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 2.6 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 2.6 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Stratford | 2.7 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 3.1 mi |
| Kimball Brook | Stratford | 3.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Tinkerville | 3.6 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Tinkerville | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Lyman Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 47.2 miles (northwest) and you reach Lyman Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 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 44.784°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lyman Brook track the nearby Schoolhouse Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lyman Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lyman Brook located?
Lyman Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lyman Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lyman Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lyman Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868217 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lyman 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: Q35416759.