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Twin Brook — Streams 14.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872841
14.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Twin Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Twin Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872841). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twin Brook sits at 44.31840° N, 71.05369° W (DMS 44°19′06″ N, 71°03′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30861° N, 71.04250° W (DMS 44°18′31″ N, 71°02′33″ 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 Twin Brook itself. The ones closest to Twin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 0.3 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 0.9 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 1.1 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 1.6 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 3.2 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 3.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 3.6 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Twin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Twin Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 25 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 44.318°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Twin Brook track the nearby Bull Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twin Brook located?
Twin Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Twin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Twin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872841 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Twin 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.