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Cascade Alpine Brook — Streams 19.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 871637
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the stream known as Cascade Alpine Brook sits 19.8 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “unincorporated community in New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cascade Alpine Brook as a stream on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871637. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cascade Alpine Brook sits at 44.44561° N, 71.18563° W (DMS 44°26′44″ N, 71°11′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44139° N, 71.14667° W (DMS 44°26′29″ N, 71°08′48″ 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 Cascade Alpine Brook itself. The ones closest to Cascade Alpine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 0.6 mi |
| Dead River | Berlin | 1.7 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 3.5 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 3.6 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 3.7 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Cascade Alpine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Cascade, New Hampshire, Cascade, NH.
Cascade is an unincorporated community within the city of Berlin and the town of Gorham, New Hampshire, United States. The village gets its name from a nearby alpine waterfall, which is visible in the hills to the east. The village straddles New Hampshire Route 16, the main road into Berlin from the south. On the eastern side of the road, there is a paper finishing mill located on flatlands by the Androscoggin River known as "Cascade Flats". On the western side there is a hill known as "Cascade Hill". More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 19.8 miles (west) and you reach Cascade Alpine Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 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 44.446°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cascade Alpine Brook track the nearby Cascade Mill Lagoons reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cascade Alpine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cascade Alpine Brook located?
Cascade Alpine Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cascade Alpine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cascade Alpine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cascade Alpine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871637 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cascade Alpine Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
What other names has Cascade Alpine Brook been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Cascade, New Hampshire, Cascade, NH.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q5048085.