Tracy Brook — Streams 43.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 870492
43.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle, Tracy Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tracy Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870492). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tracy Brook sits at 44.98172° N, 71.13730° W (DMS 44°58′54″ N, 71°08′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99556° N, 71.16333° W (DMS 44°59′44″ N, 71°09′48″ 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 Tracy Brook itself. The ones closest to Tracy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 0.8 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 1.2 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.5 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Tracy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Tracy 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. Being this far north (lat 44.982°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tracy Brook track the nearby Little Dead Diamond River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tracy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tracy Brook located?
Tracy Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tracy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tracy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tracy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870492 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tracy 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.