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Hymmel Branch — Streams 44.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 871047
44.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle, Hymmel Branch is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hymmel Branch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871047). Catalogued in GNIS since 12/01/1988.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hymmel Branch sits at 44.76172° N, 71.53398° W (DMS 44°45′42″ N, 71°32′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76310° N, 71.49675° W (DMS 44°45′47″ N, 71°29′48″ 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 Hymmel Branch itself. The ones closest to Hymmel Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 0.5 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 0.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Tinkerville | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 2.7 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 3.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Stratford | 3.2 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Tinkerville | 3.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.9 mi |
| Cone Brook | Tinkerville | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Hymmel Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Hymmel Branch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 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 44.762°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hymmel Branch track the nearby South Branch Lyman Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hymmel Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hymmel Branch located?
Hymmel Branch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hymmel Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hymmel Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hymmel Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871047 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hymmel Branch?
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.