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Tinker Brook — Streams 20.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872821
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Tinker Brook — a stream — lies 20.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872821, Tinker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tinker Brook sits at 44.43756° N, 71.19091° W (DMS 44°26′15″ N, 71°11′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45583° N, 71.24417° W (DMS 44°27′21″ N, 71°14′39″ 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 Tinker Brook itself. The ones closest to Tinker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Berlin | 0.6 mi |
| Dead River | Berlin | 2.2 mi |
| Moose Brook | Berlin | 2.5 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 3.6 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 3.6 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 3.6 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 4.3 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Tinker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tinker Brook — 20.0 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.438°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Tinker Brook track the nearby Cascade Mill Lagoons reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tinker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tinker Brook located?
Tinker Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tinker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tinker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tinker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872821 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tinker 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.