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Moran Brook — Streams 41.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868556
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Moran Brook sits 41.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moran Brook as a stream on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868556. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moran Brook sits at 44.81338° N, 71.41675° W (DMS 44°48′48″ N, 71°25′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79778° N, 71.40750° W (DMS 44°47′52″ N, 71°24′27″ 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 Moran Brook itself. The ones closest to Moran Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.4 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.5 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.6 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Moran Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 41.8 miles (northwest) and you reach Moran Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 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 44.813°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moran Brook track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moran Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moran Brook located?
Moran Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moran Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moran Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moran Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868556 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moran 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.