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Hickey Brook — Streams 32.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 867474
32.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle, Hickey Brook 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 Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hickey Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867474). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hickey Brook sits at 44.57978° N, 71.39925° W (DMS 44°34′47″ N, 71°23′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.57167° N, 71.43639° W (DMS 44°34′18″ N, 71°26′11″ 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 Hickey Brook itself. The ones closest to Hickey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Stark | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 1.9 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 2.2 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 2.3 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Stark | 3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.9 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Hickey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Hickey Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 44.580°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hickey Brook track the nearby East Branch Mill Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hickey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hickey Brook located?
Hickey Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hickey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hickey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hickey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867474 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hickey 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: Q34781045.