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Taylor Brook — Streams 43.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Essex County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 1459827
43.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle, Taylor Brook is a stream recorded in Essex County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Essex County, Vermont, United States (44.66, -71.59)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Taylor Brook in Essex County, New Hampshire (FIPS 50/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1459827). Catalogued in GNIS since 10/29/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Taylor Brook sits at 44.66005° N, 71.58675° W (DMS 44°39′36″ N, 71°35′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66500° N, 71.61389° W (DMS 44°39′54″ N, 71°36′50″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Essex County, New Hampshire
Essex County, NH contains 6 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Taylor Brook itself. The ones closest to Taylor Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Stream | Stratford | 4.6 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Groveton | 6.7 mi |
| Emery Brook | Groveton | 7.2 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Gilman | 12.3 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Gilman | 13.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Taylor Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Taylor Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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. At this latitude (44.660°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Brook track the nearby Hoskins Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Brook located?
Taylor Brook is in Essex County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1459827 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Essex County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 5 other streams in Essex County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q134730639.