The Flume — Other Natural Features 39.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870375
39.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, The Flume is a natural feature recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Flume in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a natural feature in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870375). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Flume sits at 44.85977° N, 71.28397° W (DMS 44°51′35″ N, 71°17′02″ W).
Other other natural features in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 other natural features catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Flume itself. The ones closest to The Flume:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monahans Bathtub | Wilsons Mills | 10.5 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Teakettle Ridge | 12.1 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Mount Washington | 40.7 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Mount Washington | 41.3 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Stairs Mountain | 48.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside The Flume. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of The Flume. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. Being this far north (lat 44.860°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Flume track the nearby Flume Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Flume
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Flume located?
The Flume is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Flume from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Flume?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Flume as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870375 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Flume?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other other natural features are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 5 other other natural features in Coos County, New Hampshire.