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Wells Brook — Streams 38.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870726
38.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Wells 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 Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wells Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870726). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wells Brook sits at 44.79255° N, 71.34453° W (DMS 44°47′33″ N, 71°20′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79667° N, 71.32250° W (DMS 44°47′48″ N, 71°19′21″ 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 Wells Brook itself. The ones closest to Wells Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.2 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.4 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.6 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.8 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.8 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Wells Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Wells Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.793°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wells Brook track the nearby Kelly Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wells Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wells Brook located?
Wells Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wells Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wells Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wells Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870726 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wells 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: Q34855074.