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Robbins Brook — Streams 26.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 869536
Catalogued on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Robbins Brook — a stream — lies 26.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869536, Robbins Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robbins Brook sits at 44.61644° N, 71.23647° W (DMS 44°36′59″ N, 71°14′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60672° N, 71.25397° W (DMS 44°36′24″ N, 71°15′14″ 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 Robbins Brook itself. The ones closest to Robbins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 2.6 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Milan | 3.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | West Milan | 3.4 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.9 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.9 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 4 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Milan | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Robbins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 6.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Robbins Brook — 26.5 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 44.616°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Robbins Brook track the nearby Holt Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robbins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bickford Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Closton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robbins Brook located?
Robbins Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robbins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Robbins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Robbins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869536 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Robbins 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.