Roaring Brook — Streams 40.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 869526
40.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle, Roaring Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Roaring Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869526). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roaring Brook sits at 44.90560° N, 71.23147° W (DMS 44°54′20″ N, 71°13′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.96111° N, 71.23972° W (DMS 44°57′40″ N, 71°14′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 Roaring Brook itself. The ones closest to Roaring Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 0.6 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.3 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Diamond Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.3 mi |
| Horn Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 3.8 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Roaring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Roaring Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 44.906°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roaring Brook track the nearby Nathan Pond Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roaring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roaring Brook located?
Roaring Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roaring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 869526 on the Mount Pisgah 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.