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Columbia Brook — Streams 40.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866293
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Columbia Brook — a stream — lies 40.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866293, Columbia Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Columbia Brook sits at 44.77033° N, 71.42508° W (DMS 44°46′13″ N, 71°25′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77667° N, 71.45444° W (DMS 44°46′36″ N, 71°27′16″ 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 Columbia Brook itself. The ones closest to Columbia Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.9 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.4 mi |
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.7 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Columbia Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Columbia Brook — 40.2 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.770°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Columbia Brook track the nearby Pike Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Columbia Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Columbia Brook located?
Columbia Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Columbia Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Columbia Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Columbia Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866293 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Columbia 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.