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Dixie Brook — Streams 38.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 866589
38.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle, Dixie 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 Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dixie Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866589). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dixie Brook sits at 44.87866° N, 71.21258° W (DMS 44°52′43″ N, 71°12′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.87866° N, 71.26175° W (DMS 44°52′43″ N, 71°15′42″ 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 Dixie Brook itself. The ones closest to Dixie Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 0.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.5 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.2 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 2.9 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 3.7 mi |
| Flume Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Dixie Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.7 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Dixie Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 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 44.879°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dixie Brook track the nearby South Valley Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dixie Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dixie Brook located?
Dixie Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dixie Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 38.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dixie Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dixie Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866589 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dixie 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.