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Number Three Brook — Streams 36.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 868751
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle, the stream known as Number Three Brook sits 36.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Number Three Brook as a stream on the Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868751. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Number Three Brook sits at 44.76894° N, 71.33036° W (DMS 44°46′08″ N, 71°19′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77667° N, 71.31500° W (DMS 44°46′36″ N, 71°18′54″ 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 Three Brook itself. The ones closest to Number Three Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.7 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.4 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.8 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 2.1 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.5 mi |
| West Inlet | Dixville Notch | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Number Three Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 36.7 miles (northwest) and you reach Number Three Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 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 44.769°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Number Three Brook track the nearby Nelson Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Number Three Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Number Three Brook located?
Number Three Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Number Three Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Number Three Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Number Three Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868751 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Number Three 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.