Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Cold Brook — Streams 25.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871706
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the stream known as Cold Brook sits 25.3 miles west 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 Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871706. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 44.37302° N, 71.30024° W (DMS 44°22′23″ N, 71°18′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34809° N, 71.30920° W (DMS 44°20′53″ N, 71°18′33″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snyder Brook | Mount Washington | 0.7 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Mount Washington | 1.2 mi |
| Spur Brook | Mount Washington | 1.5 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Mount Washington | 1.9 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| The Mystic | Mount Washington | 2.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Mount Washington | 3.1 mi |
| Castle Brook | Mount Washington | 3.1 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 4.1 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| King Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| The Mystic | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 25.3 miles (west) and you reach Cold Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 43 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 44.373°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Snyder Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lookout Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| King Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.3 miles west (bearing W) 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 871706 on the Mount Washington 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.