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Priscilla Brook — Streams 34.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 869362
Catalogued on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Priscilla Brook — a stream — lies 34.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869362, Priscilla Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Priscilla Brook sits at 44.39589° N, 71.48480° W (DMS 44°23′45″ N, 71°29′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42861° N, 71.40139° W (DMS 44°25′43″ N, 71°24′05″ 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 Priscilla Brook itself. The ones closest to Priscilla Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 1.4 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.5 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.7 mi |
| Streator Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.1 mi |
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 3.5 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.7 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Priscilla Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Priscilla Brook — 34.4 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.396°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Priscilla Brook track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Priscilla Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Priscilla Brook located?
Priscilla Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Priscilla Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Priscilla Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Priscilla Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869362 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Priscilla 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: Q35291247.