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Smoky Camp Brook — Streams 30.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 869994
30.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle, Smoky Camp Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Smoky Camp Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869994). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smoky Camp Brook sits at 44.74699° N, 71.16675° W (DMS 44°44′49″ N, 71°10′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76755° N, 71.21314° W (DMS 44°46′03″ N, 71°12′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 Smoky Camp Brook itself. The ones closest to Smoky Camp Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mollidgewock Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.4 mi |
| Clear Stream | Errol | 2.6 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Errol | 2.8 mi |
| Bear Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.6 mi |
| Corser Brook | Errol | 3.8 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 4.1 mi |
| West Inlet | Dixville Notch | 5.2 mi |
| Welch Brook | Errol | 5.4 mi |
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 5.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Smoky Camp Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Smoky Camp Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 44.747°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Smoky Camp Brook track the nearby Teakettle Ridge (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smoky Camp Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smoky Camp Brook located?
Smoky Camp Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smoky Camp Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smoky Camp Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smoky Camp Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869994 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smoky Camp 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: Q35275300.