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Red Brook — Streams 19.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872550
19.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Red Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Red Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872550). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Brook sits at 44.25840° N, 71.11424° W (DMS 44°15′30″ N, 71°06′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26201° N, 71.17313° W (DMS 44°15′43″ N, 71°10′23″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 1.5 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 1.8 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Chatham | 2.9 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 4.2 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 4.9 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 5.1 mi |
| Charles Brook | Chatham | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Red Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Red Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 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 44.258°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Red Brook track the nearby Spruce Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Brook located?
Red Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 872550 on the Wild River 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.