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Roberts Brooks — Streams 31.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle · GNIS 869541
31.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle, Roberts Brooks is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Roberts Brooks in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869541). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roberts Brooks sits at 44.63783° N, 71.32730° W (DMS 44°38′16″ N, 71°19′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67861° N, 71.37389° W (DMS 44°40′43″ N, 71°22′26″ 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 Roberts Brooks itself. The ones closest to Roberts Brooks:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 1.9 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Stark | 3.1 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 3.1 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 3.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.3 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.9 mi |
| Island Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 4.7 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle
The Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Roberts Brooks. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Number Two Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Roberts Brooks. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 44.638°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roberts Brooks track the nearby Pike Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roberts Brooks
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roberts Brooks located?
Roberts Brooks is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roberts Brooks from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roberts Brooks?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roberts Brooks as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869541 on the Dummer Ponds quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roberts Brooks?
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.