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Red Brook — Streams 17.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872549
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the stream known as Red Brook sits 17.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Red Brook as a stream on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872549. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Brook sits at 44.49839° N, 71.12202° W (DMS 44°29′54″ N, 71°07′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46889° N, 71.10361° W (DMS 44°28′08″ N, 71°06′13″ 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 Red Brook itself. The ones closest to Red Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 1.1 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Success Pond | 2.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 2.3 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 2.5 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Larry Flume | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
| Dead River | Berlin | 3.6 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Milan | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Red Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Page Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1971 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 17.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Red Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 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 44.498°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Red Brook track the nearby Anderson Reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Brook located?
Red Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872549 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red 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.