Cushman Brook — Streams 46.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 866450
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Gilman quadrangle, the stream known as Cushman Brook sits 46.9 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cushman Brook as a stream on the Gilman topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866450. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cushman Brook sits at 44.40561° N, 71.73870° W (DMS 44°24′20″ N, 71°44′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.36423° N, 71.70203° W (DMS 44°21′51″ N, 71°42′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 Cushman Brook itself. The ones closest to Cushman Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johns River | Gilman | 3.4 mi |
| Chase Brook | Lancaster | 6.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Twin Mountain | 6.3 mi |
| Israel River | Lancaster | 9.2 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 9.2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 9.7 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 9.7 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 9.9 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 10.8 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 10.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Cushman Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 6.7 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 7.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 46.9 miles (west) and you reach Cushman Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 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 44.406°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cushman Brook track the nearby Blue Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cushman Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Carpenter Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cushman Brook located?
Cushman Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cushman Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cushman Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cushman Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866450 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cushman 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: Q34719890.