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Moose Brook — Streams 20.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872316
20.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Moose Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “River in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 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 872316). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Brook sits at 44.40199° N, 71.19689° W (DMS 44°24′07″ N, 71°11′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.41978° N, 71.28202° W (DMS 44°25′11″ N, 71°16′55″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose River | Berlin | 0.6 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 2 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 2.9 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 3 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Pea Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Historical record
Moose Brook is a 4.7-mile-long (7.6 km) stream in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows south and east into Maine, joining the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.1 miles west (bearing W) of Moose Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 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 44.402°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose Brook track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Brook located?
Moose Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.1 miles west (bearing W) 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 872316 on the Berlin 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.
Wikidata: Q6908561.