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Assaguam Brook — Streams 31.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 871408
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Assaguam Brook — a stream — lies 31.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871408, Assaguam 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
Assaguam Brook sits at 44.25284° N, 71.39702° W (DMS 44°15′10″ N, 71°23′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23007° N, 71.36452° W (DMS 44°13′48″ N, 71°21′52″ 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 Assaguam Brook itself. The ones closest to Assaguam Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.3 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.7 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 1.8 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 2.1 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Assaguam Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Assaguam Brook — 31.8 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 44.253°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Assaguam Brook track the nearby Mount Pleasant Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Assaguam Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Assaguam Brook located?
Assaguam Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Assaguam Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Assaguam Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Assaguam Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871408 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Assaguam 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: Q34645840.