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Silver Brook — Streams 39.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 869922
39.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle, Silver Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Silver Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869922). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Silver Brook sits at 44.74366° N, 71.43258° W (DMS 44°44′37″ N, 71°25′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76783° N, 71.46425° W (DMS 44°46′04″ N, 71°27′51″ 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 Silver Brook itself. The ones closest to Silver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 1.8 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.8 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.9 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Silver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Silver Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 44.744°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Silver Brook track the nearby Number Three Brook (historical) stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Silver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Brook located?
Silver Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Silver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Silver Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Silver Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869922 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Silver 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.