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Streator Brook — Streams 33.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 870234
33.5 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle, Streator 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 Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Streator Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870234). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Streator Brook sits at 44.35312° N, 71.46314° W (DMS 44°21′11″ N, 71°27′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32639° N, 71.49556° W (DMS 44°19′35″ N, 71°29′44″ 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 Streator Brook itself. The ones closest to Streator Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.6 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 1.8 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 2.5 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 3.1 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Mount Dartmouth | 3.4 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 3.9 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Streator Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| The Humps | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.5 miles west (bearing W) of Streator Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 44.353°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Streator Brook track the nearby Walker Valley (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Streator Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Streator Brook located?
Streator Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Streator Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Streator Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Streator Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870234 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Streator 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: Q35423170.