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North Branch Horne Brook — Streams 16.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872390
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the stream known as North Branch Horne Brook sits 16.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Branch Horne Brook as a stream on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872390. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Branch Horne Brook sits at 44.48645° N, 71.10813° W (DMS 44°29′11″ N, 71°06′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.47722° N, 71.04583° W (DMS 44°28′38″ N, 71°02′45″ 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 North Branch Horne Brook itself. The ones closest to North Branch Horne Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 0 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 1.1 mi |
| Larry Flume | Shelburne | 1.8 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 2.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Success Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 3.1 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 3.2 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Dead River | Berlin | 3.9 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Shelburne | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside North Branch Horne Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 16.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach North Branch Horne Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 29 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 44.486°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Branch Horne Brook track the nearby South Branch Horne Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Branch Horne Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Branch Horne Brook located?
North Branch Horne Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Branch Horne Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Branch Horne Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Branch Horne Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872390 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Branch Horne 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.