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Parapet Brook — Streams 24.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 868988
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the stream known as Parapet Brook sits 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Parapet Brook as a stream on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868988. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parapet Brook sits at 44.30423° N, 71.26202° W (DMS 44°18′15″ N, 71°15′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32028° N, 71.28000° W (DMS 44°19′13″ N, 71°16′48″ 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 Parapet Brook itself. The ones closest to Parapet Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Mount Washington | 1 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 2 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 2.1 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 2.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| Cutler River | Mount Washington | 2.9 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 3 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 3.3 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 3.3 mi |
| New River | Mount Washington | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Parapet Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Washburn Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 24.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Parapet Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 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 44.304°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Parapet Brook track the nearby Madison Gulf valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parapet Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Washburn Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parapet Brook located?
Parapet Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parapet Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parapet Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parapet Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868988 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parapet 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.