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Welch Brook — Streams 35.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 870720
35.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle, Welch Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Welch Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870720). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Welch Brook sits at 44.80922° N, 71.23397° W (DMS 44°48′33″ N, 71°14′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84917° N, 71.23000° W (DMS 44°50′57″ N, 71°13′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 Welch Brook itself. The ones closest to Welch Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 1 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 1.3 mi |
| Corser Brook | Errol | 2.1 mi |
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 2.7 mi |
| West Inlet | Dixville Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Errol | 4.4 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.8 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Welch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Welch Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 44.809°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Welch Brook track the nearby West Branch Clear Stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Welch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Welch Brook located?
Welch Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Welch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Welch Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Welch Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870720 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Welch 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.
Wikidata: Q34854059.