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Pine Brook — Streams 11.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 873106
Catalogued on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Pine Brook — a stream — lies 11.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873106, Pine Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Brook sits at 44.35090° N, 71.00757° W (DMS 44°21′03″ N, 71°00′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35250° N, 71.03972° W (DMS 44°21′09″ N, 71°02′23″ 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 Pine Brook itself. The ones closest to Pine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 2.1 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 3.2 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Shelburne | 4 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 4.1 mi |
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 4.5 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Brook — 11.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.351°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 11.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pine Brook track the nearby Evans Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Brook located?
Pine Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 11.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873106 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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.