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Spring Brook — Streams 28.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 2803748
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle, the stream known as Spring Brook sits 28.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spring Brook as a stream on the Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 2803748. Catalogued in GNIS since 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spring Brook sits at 44.49432° N, 71.34883° W (DMS 44°29′40″ N, 71°20′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46972° N, 71.37906° W (DMS 44°28′11″ N, 71°22′45″ 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 Spring Brook itself. The ones closest to Spring Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 2 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 2.1 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.7 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 2.9 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Spring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 28.3 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Spring Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
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 44.494°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spring Brook track the nearby Number Nine Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spring Brook located?
Spring Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spring Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spring Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803748 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spring 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.