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Whipple Brook — Streams 36.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 870826
Catalogued on the USGS Groveton quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Whipple Brook — a stream — lies 36.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870826, Whipple Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Groveton quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whipple Brook sits at 44.50284° N, 71.51842° W (DMS 44°30′10″ N, 71°31′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53228° N, 71.44508° W (DMS 44°31′56″ N, 71°26′42″ 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 Whipple Brook itself. The ones closest to Whipple Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 0.7 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 0.7 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 1.2 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 1.5 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 1.5 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 2 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 2 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 2.7 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 3.6 mi |
| Parks Brook | Groveton | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Whipple Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Baker Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Kent Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| Emery Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whipple Brook — 36.6 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.503°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whipple Brook track the nearby Caleb Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whipple Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whipple Brook located?
Whipple Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whipple Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whipple Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whipple Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870826 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whipple 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: Q34887640.