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Potter Brook — Streams 38.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 869325
38.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle, Potter Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Potter Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869325). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potter Brook sits at 44.61255° N, 71.50786° W (DMS 44°36′45″ N, 71°30′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.65144° N, 71.49675° W (DMS 44°39′05″ N, 71°29′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 Potter Brook itself. The ones closest to Potter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 1.2 mi |
| Ames Brook | Stark | 1.7 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Groveton | 2.1 mi |
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 2.2 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 2.3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.7 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 3.8 mi |
| Parks Brook | Groveton | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Potter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 5.5 mi |
| Emery Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Potter Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.613°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potter Brook track the nearby Moore Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potter Brook located?
Potter Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869325 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potter 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.
Wikidata: Q35272293.