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Perkins Brook — Streams 21.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872487
21.7 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Perkins Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Perkins Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872487). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perkins Brook sits at 44.40062° N, 71.22758° W (DMS 44°24′02″ N, 71°13′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44389° N, 71.24583° W (DMS 44°26′38″ N, 71°14′45″ 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 Perkins Brook itself. The ones closest to Perkins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Brook | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 2 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.5 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Mount Washington | 2.5 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Mount Washington | 3 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Snyder Brook | Mount Washington | 3.4 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 3.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 3.7 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Berlin | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Perkins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.7 miles west (bearing W) of Perkins Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 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 44.401°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Perkins Brook track the nearby Moose Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perkins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perkins Brook located?
Perkins Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perkins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perkins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perkins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872487 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perkins 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.