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Martins Brook — Streams 13.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872258
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the stream known as Martins Brook sits 13.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Martins Brook as a stream on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872258. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Martins Brook sits at 44.32756° N, 71.04313° W (DMS 44°19′39″ N, 71°02′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34500° N, 71.05611° W (DMS 44°20′42″ N, 71°03′22″ 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 Martins Brook itself. The ones closest to Martins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 1.1 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 2.5 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 4.1 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 4.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Martins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 13.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Martins Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 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 44.328°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Martins Brook track the nearby Dewdrop Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Martins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martins Brook located?
Martins Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Martins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Martins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Martins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872258 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Martins 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.