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Flume Brook — Streams 39.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 866904
39.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Flume Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of Clear Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire. USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Flume Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866904). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flume Brook sits at 44.85477° N, 71.28230° W (DMS 44°51′17″ N, 71°16′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.88171° N, 71.27452° W (DMS 44°52′54″ N, 71°16′28″ 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 Flume Brook itself. The ones closest to Flume Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 2.9 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.8 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.8 mi |
| Welch Brook | Errol | 3.9 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.3 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Flume Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Flume Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 44.855°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flume Brook track the nearby The Flume natural feature (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flume Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flume Brook located?
Flume Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flume Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flume Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flume Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866904 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flume 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: Q34751566.