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Parks Brook — Streams 37.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 869007
37.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle, Parks Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Parks Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parks Brook sits at 44.55654° N, 71.51214° W (DMS 44°33′24″ N, 71°30′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55746° N, 71.47689° W (DMS 44°33′27″ N, 71°28′37″ 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 Parks Brook itself. The ones closest to Parks Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 1.8 mi |
| Dean Brook | Groveton | 2.4 mi |
| Ames Brook | Stark | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Groveton | 2.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 2.7 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 3.3 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 3.3 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 3.6 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 3.7 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Parks Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Parks Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 44.557°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Parks Brook track the nearby Cape Horn ridge (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parks Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parks Brook located?
Parks Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parks Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parks Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parks Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869007 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parks 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.