Cascade Brook — Streams 46.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871058
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Cascade Brook sits 46.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5084280”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cascade Brook as a stream on the Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871058. Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1990.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cascade Brook sits at 45.01394° N, 71.16730° W (DMS 45°00′50″ N, 71°10′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.00056° N, 71.20333° W (DMS 45°00′02″ N, 71°12′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 Cascade Brook itself. The ones closest to Cascade Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.2 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 1 mi |
| Machia Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Cascade Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 46.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Cascade Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 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 45.014°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cascade Brook track the nearby Roby Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cascade Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cascade Brook located?
Cascade Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cascade Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cascade Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cascade Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871058 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cascade 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: Q34696041.