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McCordick Brook — Streams 34.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 868321
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, McCordick Brook — a stream — lies 34.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868321, McCordick Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
McCordick Brook sits at 44.57839° N, 71.44619° W (DMS 44°34′42″ N, 71°26′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60389° N, 71.42944° W (DMS 44°36′14″ N, 71°25′46″ 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 McCordick Brook itself. The ones closest to McCordick Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Stark | 2.2 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Stark | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 2.4 mi |
| Ames Brook | Stark | 2.6 mi |
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 2.7 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 3.4 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside McCordick Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from McCordick Brook — 34.6 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.578°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McCordick Brook track the nearby Hutchins Mountain summit (2.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McCordick Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McCordick Brook located?
McCordick Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is McCordick Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McCordick Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McCordick Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868321 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McCordick 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.