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Number Two Brook — Streams 33.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle · GNIS 868857
33.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle, Number Two Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Number Two Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868857). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Number Two Brook sits at 44.70811° N, 71.31286° W (DMS 44°42′29″ N, 71°18′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.72111° N, 71.34278° W (DMS 44°43′16″ N, 71°20′34″ 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 Two Brook itself. The ones closest to Number Two Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jodrie Brook | Dummer Ponds | 1.1 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 2.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.3 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 4.8 mi |
| West Inlet | Dixville Notch | 4.8 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.9 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 4.9 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.1 mi |
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle
The Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Number Two Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodrie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Patience | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Number Two Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.708°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Number Two Brook track the nearby Jodrie Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Number Two Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodrie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Number Two Brook located?
Number Two Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle.
How far is Number Two Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Number Two Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Number Two Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868857 on the Dummer Ponds quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Number Two 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.