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Sypher Brook — Streams 37.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870322
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Sypher Brook — a stream — lies 37.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870322, Sypher Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sypher Brook sits at 44.76255° N, 71.35647° W (DMS 44°45′45″ N, 71°21′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77528° N, 71.37306° W (DMS 44°46′31″ N, 71°22′23″ 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 Sypher Brook itself. The ones closest to Sypher Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.4 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 2.5 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.6 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Sypher Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sypher Brook — 37.3 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.763°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sypher Brook track the nearby Phillips Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sypher Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sypher Brook located?
Sypher Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sypher Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sypher Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sypher Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870322 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sypher 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: Q34881225.