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Otter Brook — Streams 37.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 868945
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Otter Brook — a stream — lies 37.8 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868945, Otter Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Otter Brook sits at 44.48172° N, 71.54731° W (DMS 44°28′54″ N, 71°32′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.49278° N, 71.51917° W (DMS 44°29′34″ N, 71°31′09″ 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 Otter Brook itself. The ones closest to Otter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 1.6 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 1.6 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 2 mi |
| Israel River | Lancaster | 2.4 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 2.5 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 3 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 3 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 3.1 mi |
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 3.2 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Otter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Otter Brook — 37.8 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.482°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Otter Brook track the nearby Bunker Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Otter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Baker Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otter Brook located?
Otter Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Otter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Otter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Otter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868945 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Otter 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.