Moose Brook — Streams 41.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 868545
41.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Moose Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moose Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868545). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Brook sits at 44.86894° N, 71.33119° W (DMS 44°52′08″ N, 71°19′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.91477° N, 71.30869° W (DMS 44°54′53″ N, 71°18′31″ 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 Moose Brook itself. The ones closest to Moose Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 2 mi |
| West Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Dixville Notch | 3 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 4 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.6 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.7 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Moose Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.869°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Brook track the nearby Farm Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Brook located?
Moose Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868545 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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.