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Townline Brook — Streams 20.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872826
20.5 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle, Townline Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Townline Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872826). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Townline Brook sits at 44.34840° N, 71.19619° W (DMS 44°20′54″ N, 71°11′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32472° N, 71.18750° W (DMS 44°19′29″ N, 71°11′15″ 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 Townline Brook itself. The ones closest to Townline Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Carter Dome | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 1 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 1.1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 1.2 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 2.8 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 3 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Townline Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Triple Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.5 miles west (bearing W) of Townline Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 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 44.348°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Townline Brook track the nearby Clay Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Townline Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Townline Brook located?
Townline Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Townline Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Townline Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Townline Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872826 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Townline 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.