Roaring Brook — Streams 37.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 869529
37.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Groveton 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 Groveton 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 869529). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roaring Brook sits at 44.59589° N, 71.51008° W (DMS 44°35′45″ N, 71°30′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.56228° N, 71.47564° W (DMS 44°33′44″ N, 71°28′32″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Brook | Stark | 0.8 mi |
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 1.1 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Groveton | 1.4 mi |
| Parks Brook | Groveton | 2.7 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3 mi |
| Dean Brook | Groveton | 3.1 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 3.4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.7 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Roaring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Potter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Roaring Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 44.596°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roaring Brook track the nearby Ames Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roaring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Potter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roaring Brook located?
Roaring Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roaring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 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 869529 on the Groveton 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.