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Monroe Brook — Streams 28.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872312
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the stream known as Monroe Brook sits 28.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Monroe Brook as a stream on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872312. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Monroe Brook sits at 44.26757° N, 71.33396° W (DMS 44°16′03″ N, 71°20′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.25833° N, 71.32694° W (DMS 44°15′30″ N, 71°19′37″ 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 Monroe Brook itself. The ones closest to Monroe Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 1.9 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.2 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.3 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Mount Washington | 3.5 mi |
| Cutler River | Mount Washington | 3.6 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Monroe Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 28.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Monroe Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 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 44.268°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Monroe Brook track the nearby Burt Ravine valley (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Monroe Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monroe Brook located?
Monroe Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Monroe Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Monroe Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Monroe Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872312 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Monroe 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.