Hix Brook — Streams 45.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 867518
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Hix Brook sits 45.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hix Brook as a stream on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867518. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hix Brook sits at 44.91726° N, 71.35332° W (DMS 44°55′02″ N, 71°21′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93987° N, 71.33330° W (DMS 44°56′24″ N, 71°20′00″ 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 Hix Brook itself. The ones closest to Hix Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 3 mi |
| West Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 3 mi |
| Haines Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.5 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Horn Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Hix Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Swell | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 45.0 miles (northwest) and you reach Hix Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
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 44.917°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hix Brook track the nearby Harvey Swell summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hix Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Swell | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hix Brook located?
Hix Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hix Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hix Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hix Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867518 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hix 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.