Number Three Brook (historical) — Streams 39.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868750
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Number Three Brook (historical) — a stream — lies 39.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868750, Number Three Brook (historical) is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 01/19/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Number Three Brook (historical) sits at 44.75088° N, 71.43147° W (DMS 44°45′03″ N, 71°25′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76028° N, 71.44694° W (DMS 44°45′37″ N, 71°26′49″ 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 (historical) itself. The ones closest to Number Three Brook (historical):
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 0.5 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 2.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.3 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.4 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.8 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.1 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Number Three Brook (historical). A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Number Three Brook (historical) — 39.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.751°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Number Three Brook (historical) track the nearby Nash Bog Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Number Three Brook (historical)
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Silver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Number Three Brook (historical) located?
Number Three Brook (historical) is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Number Three Brook (historical) from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Number Three Brook (historical)?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Number Three Brook (historical) as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868750 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Number Three Brook (historical)?
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.