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South Valley Brook — Streams 38.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 870063
38.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle, South Valley 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 Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Valley Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870063). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Valley Brook sits at 44.87616° N, 71.21063° W (DMS 44°52′34″ N, 71°12′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.85838° N, 71.24147° W (DMS 44°51′30″ N, 71°14′29″ 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 South Valley Brook itself. The ones closest to South Valley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 0.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.7 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 1.9 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.3 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 2.7 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 3.6 mi |
| Flume Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside South Valley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.8 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 5.8 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of South Valley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.876°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Valley Brook track the nearby Dixie Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Valley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Valley Brook located?
South Valley Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Valley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Valley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Valley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870063 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Valley 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: Q35324931.