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Fifield Brook — Streams 26.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866866
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Fifield Brook — a stream — lies 26.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866866, Fifield Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fifield Brook sits at 44.54617° N, 71.29563° W (DMS 44°32′46″ N, 71°17′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55500° N, 71.35444° W (DMS 44°33′18″ N, 71°21′16″ 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 Fifield Brook itself. The ones closest to Fifield Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 1.9 mi |
| Cedar Brook | West Milan | 2.2 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 2.2 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 2.5 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 3.4 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 3.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 3.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Fifield Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fifield Brook — 26.8 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.546°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fifield Brook track the nearby Hodgdon Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fifield Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fifield Brook located?
Fifield Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fifield Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fifield Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fifield Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866866 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fifield 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: Q34748173.