East Branch Simms Stream — Streams 43.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866695
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, East Branch Simms Stream — a stream — lies 43.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866695, East Branch Simms Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Simms Stream sits at 44.83116° N, 71.44758° W (DMS 44°49′52″ N, 71°26′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.82866° N, 71.34925° W (DMS 44°49′43″ N, 71°20′57″ 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 East Branch Simms Stream itself. The ones closest to East Branch Simms Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| West Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 4.9 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Simms Stream | Monadnock Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Simms Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Carlton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from East Branch Simms Stream — 43.8 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.831°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Simms Stream track the nearby West Branch Simms Stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Simms Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Simms Stream located?
East Branch Simms Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Simms Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Simms Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Simms Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866695 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Simms 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: Q34735937.