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Cold Brook — Streams 27.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866267
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the stream known as Cold Brook sits 27.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cold Brook as a stream on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866267. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 44.53339° N, 71.32564° W (DMS 44°32′00″ N, 71°19′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53306° N, 71.36778° W (DMS 44°31′59″ N, 71°22′04″ 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 Cold Brook itself. The ones closest to Cold Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fifield Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 2 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 2.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 2.7 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.8 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.9 mi |
| Cedar Brook | West Milan | 3.8 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 27.9 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Cold Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 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 44.533°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Deer Ridge (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866267 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold 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.