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Mount Pleasant Brook — Streams 31.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 872352
31.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle, Mount Pleasant Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Pleasant Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872352). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Pleasant Brook sits at 44.25756° N, 71.39063° W (DMS 44°15′27″ N, 71°23′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24368° N, 71.35563° W (DMS 44°14′37″ N, 71°21′20″ 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 Mount Pleasant Brook itself. The ones closest to Mount Pleasant Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.4 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.7 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.1 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 1.7 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.1 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.3 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Pleasant Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Pleasant Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 44.258°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Pleasant Brook track the nearby Sokokis Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Pleasant Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Pleasant Brook located?
Mount Pleasant Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Pleasant Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Pleasant Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Pleasant Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872352 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Pleasant 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.