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Abenaki Brook — Streams 32.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 871375
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Abenaki Brook — a stream — lies 32.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871375, Abenaki Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Abenaki Brook sits at 44.25868° N, 71.40369° W (DMS 44°15′31″ N, 71°24′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23507° N, 71.35924° W (DMS 44°14′06″ N, 71°21′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 Abenaki Brook itself. The ones closest to Abenaki Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.7 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.4 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.5 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.7 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 1.8 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.9 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Abenaki Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Abenaki Brook — 32.0 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.259°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Abenaki Brook track the nearby Assaguam Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Abenaki Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abenaki Brook located?
Abenaki Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Abenaki Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Abenaki Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Abenaki Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871375 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Abenaki 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: Q34630652.