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Sugarloaf Brook — Streams 41.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 870265
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Sugarloaf Brook — a stream — lies 41.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870265, Sugarloaf Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf Brook sits at 44.70838° N, 71.50509° W (DMS 44°42′30″ N, 71°30′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73949° N, 71.48064° W (DMS 44°44′22″ N, 71°28′50″ 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 Sugarloaf Brook itself. The ones closest to Sugarloaf Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 1 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 1.3 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 2.1 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.2 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.5 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.7 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sugarloaf Brook — 41.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.708°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugarloaf Brook track the nearby Stratford Bog Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf Brook located?
Sugarloaf Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugarloaf Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugarloaf Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugarloaf Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870265 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf 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.