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Burnt Mill Brook — Streams 12.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871595
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the stream known as Burnt Mill Brook sits 12.8 miles west-southwest 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 Burnt Mill Brook as a stream on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871595. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnt Mill Brook sits at 44.33145° N, 71.02730° W (DMS 44°19′53″ N, 71°01′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31000° N, 71.01361° W (DMS 44°18′36″ N, 71°00′49″ 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 Burnt Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Burnt Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 0.5 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 1.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 3.3 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 3.8 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 4.9 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Burnt Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 12.8 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Burnt Mill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 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 44.331°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 12.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Burnt Mill Brook track the nearby Dewdrop Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnt Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Mill Brook located?
Burnt Mill Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 12.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnt Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnt Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnt Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871595 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnt 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: Q34689081.