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Number Nine Brook — Streams 28.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 868753
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Number Nine Brook — a stream — lies 28.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868753, Number Nine Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Number Nine Brook sits at 44.49561° N, 71.34591° W (DMS 44°29′44″ N, 71°20′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.52311° N, 71.37008° W (DMS 44°31′23″ N, 71°22′12″ 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 Number Nine Brook itself. The ones closest to Number Nine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 1.9 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 2 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.8 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Number Nine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Number Nine Brook — 28.2 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.496°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Number Nine Brook track the nearby Spring Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Number Nine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Number Nine Brook located?
Number Nine Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Number Nine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Number Nine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Number Nine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868753 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Number Nine 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.