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Rowells Brook — Streams 33.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 869629
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Rowells Brook — a stream — lies 33.1 miles west-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 869629, Rowells Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rowells Brook sits at 44.62255° N, 71.38703° W (DMS 44°37′21″ N, 71°23′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.65672° N, 71.38147° W (DMS 44°39′24″ N, 71°22′53″ 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 Rowells Brook itself. The ones closest to Rowells Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Stark | 2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 2.3 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 2.6 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 2.7 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Stark | 3 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 3.1 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.9 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Rowells Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rowells Brook — 33.1 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 44.623°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rowells Brook track the nearby Christine Lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rowells Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rowells Brook located?
Rowells Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rowells Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rowells Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rowells Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869629 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rowells 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: Q35280717.