Rowell Brook — Streams 46.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 869626
Catalogued on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Rowell Brook — a stream — lies 46.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869626, Rowell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rowell Brook sits at 45.02255° N, 71.17869° W (DMS 45°01′21″ N, 71°10′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.06833° N, 71.20194° W (DMS 45°04′06″ N, 71°12′07″ 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 Rowell Brook itself. The ones closest to Rowell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Machia Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Rowell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rowell Brook — 46.8 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 45.023°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rowell Brook track the nearby Hellgate Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rowell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rowell Brook located?
Rowell Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rowell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rowell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rowell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869626 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rowell 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.
Wikidata: Q35280673.