Schoolhouse Brook — Streams 46.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 869814
46.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle, Schoolhouse Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Schoolhouse Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869814). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Schoolhouse Brook sits at 44.77783° N, 71.56203° W (DMS 44°46′40″ N, 71°33′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79028° N, 71.52972° W (DMS 44°47′25″ N, 71°31′47″ 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 Schoolhouse Brook itself. The ones closest to Schoolhouse Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 1.3 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 1.3 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 1.8 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 2 mi |
| Cone Brook | Tinkerville | 2.4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Stratford | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Tinkerville | 3.7 mi |
| Kimball Brook | Stratford | 4 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Schoolhouse Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Schoolhouse Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 44.778°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Schoolhouse Brook track the nearby Gore Branch stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Schoolhouse Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Schoolhouse Brook located?
Schoolhouse Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Schoolhouse Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Schoolhouse Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Schoolhouse Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869814 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Schoolhouse 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.