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Refuge Brook — Streams 27.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 2803744
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Refuge Brook — a stream — lies 27.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803744, Refuge Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Refuge Brook sits at 44.46767° N, 71.33248° W (DMS 44°28′04″ N, 71°19′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.47116° N, 71.35308° W (DMS 44°28′16″ N, 71°21′11″ 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 Refuge Brook itself. The ones closest to Refuge Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.6 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.7 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.9 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 2.4 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 3.5 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Refuge Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Refuge Brook — 27.2 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 44.468°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Refuge Brook track the nearby Brandy Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Refuge Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Refuge Brook located?
Refuge Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Refuge Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Refuge Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Refuge Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803744 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Refuge 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.