Roaring Brook — Streams 43.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 869531
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Roaring Brook sits 43.4 miles 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 Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869531. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roaring Brook sits at 44.87255° N, 71.37869° W (DMS 44°52′21″ N, 71°22′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84199° N, 71.35786° W (DMS 44°50′31″ N, 71°21′28″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 0.4 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.3 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.3 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Roaring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Carlton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 43.4 miles (northwest) and you reach Roaring Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 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 44.873°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roaring Brook track the nearby West Branch Mohawk River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roaring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Read Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roaring Brook located?
Roaring Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roaring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) 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 869531 on the Bunnell Mountain 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.