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Spruce Brook — Streams 18.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872716
Catalogued on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Spruce Brook — a stream — lies 18.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872716, Spruce Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Brook sits at 44.26840° N, 71.10591° W (DMS 44°16′06″ N, 71°06′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27201° N, 71.17091° W (DMS 44°16′19″ N, 71°10′15″ 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 Spruce Brook itself. The ones closest to Spruce Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 0.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 1 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 2.6 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Chatham | 3.7 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 4.1 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 4.3 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spruce Brook — 18.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.268°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Spruce Brook track the nearby Baldface Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Brook located?
Spruce Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872716 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q35353499.