Machia Brook — Streams 47.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 2709547
Catalogued on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Machia Brook — a stream — lies 47.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2709547, Machia Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 12/10/2011.
Coordinates & physical setting
Machia Brook sits at 45.04108° N, 71.17656° W (DMS 45°02′28″ N, 71°10′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.05389° N, 71.15889° W (DMS 45°03′14″ N, 71°09′32″ 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 Machia Brook itself. The ones closest to Machia Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 0.1 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Machia Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on December 8, 2011 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Machia Brook — 47.9 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 45.041°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Machia Brook track the nearby Buckhorn Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Machia Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Machia Brook located?
Machia Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Machia Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Machia Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Machia Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2709547 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Machia 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: Q35434258.