Roaring Brook — Streams 46.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 869530
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Roaring Brook — a stream — lies 46.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869530, Roaring Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roaring Brook sits at 44.74561° N, 71.59537° W (DMS 44°44′44″ N, 71°35′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.75505° N, 71.56536° W (DMS 44°45′18″ N, 71°33′55″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball Brook | Stratford | 1.5 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Stratford | 2.3 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 2.7 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Tinkerville | 2.8 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 3 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 3 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 3.2 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 4.4 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Roaring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Wheeler Stream | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Roaring Brook — 46.2 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.746°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roaring Brook track the nearby Kimball Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roaring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wheeler Stream | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roaring Brook located?
Roaring Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roaring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 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 869530 on the Stratford 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.