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North Inlet — Streams 35.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 868789
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, North Inlet — a stream — lies 35.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868789, North Inlet is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Inlet sits at 44.77810° N, 71.26814° W (DMS 44°46′41″ N, 71°16′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79250° N, 71.31361° W (DMS 44°47′33″ N, 71°18′49″ 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 North Inlet itself. The ones closest to North Inlet:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Inlet | Dixville Notch | 0.5 mi |
| Welch Brook | Errol | 2.7 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 3 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 3.1 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.5 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.6 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.7 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside North Inlet. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Inlet — 35.0 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.778°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Inlet track the nearby Millsfield Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Inlet
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Inlet located?
North Inlet is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Inlet from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Inlet?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Inlet as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868789 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Inlet?
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.