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Cummings Brook — Streams 35.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 866433
35.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle, Cummings Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cummings Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866433). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cummings Brook sits at 44.51033° N, 71.49536° W (DMS 44°30′37″ N, 71°29′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54056° N, 71.45194° W (DMS 44°32′26″ N, 71°27′07″ 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 Cummings Brook itself. The ones closest to Cummings Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Brook | Stark | 0.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 1 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 1 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 1.2 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 1.7 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 1.7 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 2.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 3.2 mi |
| Parks Brook | Groveton | 3.3 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Cummings Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Cummings Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 44.510°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cummings Brook track the nearby Fox Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cummings Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cummings Brook located?
Cummings Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cummings Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cummings Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cummings Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866433 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cummings 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.
Wikidata: Q34719487.