Pisgah Brook — Streams 47.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 869228
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Pisgah Brook sits 47.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pisgah Brook as a stream on the Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869228. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pisgah Brook sits at 45.01616° N, 71.20730° W (DMS 45°00′58″ N, 71°12′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.00556° N, 71.23389° W (DMS 45°00′20″ N, 71°14′02″ 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 Pisgah Brook itself. The ones closest to Pisgah Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2 mi |
| Machia Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Lake Francis | 2.5 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 2.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Pisgah Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 47.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Pisgah Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 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 45.016°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pisgah Brook track the nearby Judd Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pisgah Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pisgah Brook located?
Pisgah Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pisgah Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pisgah Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pisgah Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869228 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pisgah 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.