Roaring Brook — Streams 35.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 869525
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the stream known as Roaring Brook sits 35.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Roaring Brook as a stream on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869525. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roaring Brook sits at 44.62505° N, 71.44592° W (DMS 44°37′30″ N, 71°26′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.63694° N, 71.43306° W (DMS 44°38′13″ N, 71°25′59″ 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 Roaring Brook itself. The ones closest to Roaring Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 0 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Stark | 2.3 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Stark | 2.9 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 3.2 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 3.2 mi |
| Ames Brook | Stark | 3.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 3.7 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Roaring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 35.8 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Roaring Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 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 44.625°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roaring Brook track the nearby Jimmy Cole Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roaring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roaring Brook located?
Roaring Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roaring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roaring Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roaring Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869525 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roaring 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.