Read Brook — Streams 45.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 869459
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lovering Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Read Brook sits 45.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Read Brook as a stream on the Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869459. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Read Brook sits at 44.87755° N, 71.42731° W (DMS 44°52′39″ N, 71°25′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.90750° N, 71.42417° W (DMS 44°54′27″ N, 71°25′27″ 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 Read Brook itself. The ones closest to Read Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| West Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 2.7 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle
The Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Read Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lombard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Matthews Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 45.3 miles (northwest) and you reach Read Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 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 44.878°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Read Brook track the nearby Carlton Hill summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Read Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Read Brook located?
Read Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Read Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Read Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Read Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869459 on the Lovering Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Read 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.