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One Mile Brook — Streams 25.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 871042
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, One Mile Brook — a stream — lies 25.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871042, One Mile Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 12/01/1988.
Coordinates & physical setting
One Mile Brook sits at 44.50978° N, 71.29286° W (DMS 44°30′35″ N, 71°17′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.49728° N, 71.28563° W (DMS 44°29′50″ N, 71°17′08″ 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 One Mile Brook itself. The ones closest to One Mile Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 0.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 1.1 mi |
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 2.3 mi |
| Fifield Brook | West Milan | 2.5 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.8 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 3 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 3 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.4 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside One Mile Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from One Mile Brook — 25.9 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 44.510°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at One Mile Brook track the nearby Betty Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to One Mile Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is One Mile Brook located?
One Mile Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is One Mile Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is One Mile Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies One Mile Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871042 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit One Mile 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.