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Dartmouth Brook — Streams 33.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 866484
33.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle, Dartmouth Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dartmouth Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866484). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/03/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dartmouth Brook sits at 44.25832° N, 71.43791° W (DMS 44°15′30″ N, 71°26′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28145° N, 71.43339° W (DMS 44°16′53″ N, 71°26′00″ 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 Dartmouth Brook itself. The ones closest to Dartmouth Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.7 mi |
| Deception Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.3 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.7 mi |
| Gibbs Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.7 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Dartmouth Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Deception Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Dartmouth Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 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 44.258°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dartmouth Brook track the nearby Sebosis Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dartmouth Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dartmouth Brook located?
Dartmouth Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dartmouth Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dartmouth Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dartmouth Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866484 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dartmouth 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.