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Merrill Brook — Streams 38.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 868394
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the stream known as Merrill Brook sits 38.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Merrill Brook as a stream on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868394. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Merrill Brook sits at 44.91561° N, 71.09257° W (DMS 44°54′56″ N, 71°05′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.92778° N, 71.06917° W (DMS 44°55′40″ N, 71°04′09″ 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 Merrill Brook itself. The ones closest to Merrill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.4 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.6 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.4 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.9 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3.5 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 3.7 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.2 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Merrill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 38.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Merrill 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 44.916°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Merrill Brook track the nearby Loomis Valley Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Merrill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merrill Brook located?
Merrill Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Merrill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Merrill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Merrill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868394 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Merrill 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.