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Redman Brook — Streams 35.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 869472
35.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle, Redman Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Redman Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869472). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Redman Brook sits at 44.49617° N, 71.48925° W (DMS 44°29′46″ N, 71°29′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.50339° N, 71.45591° W (DMS 44°30′12″ N, 71°27′21″ 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 Redman Brook itself. The ones closest to Redman Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 0 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 1 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 1.3 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 1.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 1.5 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 1.5 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 2.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 3 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Redman Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.1 miles west (bearing W) of Redman Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 44.496°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Redman Brook track the nearby Bone Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Redman Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Redman Brook located?
Redman Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Redman Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Redman Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Redman Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869472 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Redman 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.