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Devils Hopyard Stream — Streams 30.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866565
30.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, Devils Hopyard Stream 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 West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Devils Hopyard Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866565). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Devils Hopyard Stream sits at 44.59061° N, 71.35925° W (DMS 44°35′26″ N, 71°21′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.58339° N, 71.38008° W (DMS 44°35′00″ N, 71°22′48″ 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 Devils Hopyard Stream itself. The ones closest to Devils Hopyard Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 0.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 1.8 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Stark | 2.1 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Stark | 2.6 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 2.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 2.7 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Stark | 2.8 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Devils Hopyard Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| South Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Devils Hopyard 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 44.591°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Devils Hopyard Stream track the nearby Cold Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Devils Hopyard Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| South Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Devils Hopyard Stream located?
Devils Hopyard Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Devils Hopyard Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Devils Hopyard Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Devils Hopyard Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866565 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Devils Hopyard 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.
Wikidata: Q34726501.