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Cherry Mountain Brook — Streams 38.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866132
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Cherry Mountain Brook sits 38.1 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cherry Mountain Brook as a stream on the Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866132. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cherry Mountain Brook sits at 44.31395° N, 71.55008° W (DMS 44°18′50″ N, 71°33′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32083° N, 71.49639° W (DMS 44°19′15″ N, 71°29′47″ 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 Cherry Mountain Brook itself. The ones closest to Cherry Mountain Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Little River | Twin Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Zealand River | Twin Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Deception Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Cherry Mountain Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 38.1 miles (west) and you reach Cherry Mountain Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 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 44.314°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cherry Mountain Brook track the nearby Carter Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cherry Mountain Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cherry Mountain Brook located?
Cherry Mountain Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cherry Mountain Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cherry Mountain Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cherry Mountain Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866132 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cherry Mountain 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.