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Austin Mill Brook — Streams 14.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871415
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the stream known as Austin Mill Brook sits 14.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Austin Mill Brook as a stream on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871415. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Austin Mill Brook sits at 44.40951° N, 71.07174° W (DMS 44°24′34″ N, 71°04′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45167° N, 71.07000° W (DMS 44°27′06″ N, 71°04′12″ 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 Austin Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Austin Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gates Brook | Shelburne | 0.3 mi |
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 0.6 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 1.1 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 1.5 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Shelburne | 1.9 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 2 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 2.6 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 3 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Austin Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 14.0 miles (west) and you reach Austin Mill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
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 44.410°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Austin Mill Brook track the nearby Gates Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Austin Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Austin Mill Brook located?
Austin Mill Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Austin Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Austin Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Austin Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871415 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Austin Mill 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: Q34646738.