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Cold Stream — Streams 30.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866277
30.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, Cold Stream is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866277). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Stream sits at 44.59005° N, 71.35619° W (DMS 44°35′24″ N, 71°21′22″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55778° N, 71.36417° W (DMS 44°33′28″ N, 71°21′51″ 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 Stream itself. The ones closest to Cold Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 0.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Stark | 2.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 2.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 2.6 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 2.7 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 2.7 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Stark | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Stark | 2.9 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Hopyard Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| South Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Cold Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.590°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Stream track the nearby Devils Hopyard Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Hopyard Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| South Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Stream located?
Cold Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866277 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold Stream?
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.