Simms Stream — Streams 48.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Monadnock Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 869934
48.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Monadnock Mountain topographic quadrangle, Simms Stream is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Monadnock Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Simms Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869934). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Simms Stream sits at 44.88060° N, 71.52120° W (DMS 44°52′50″ N, 71°31′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.81727° N, 71.37564° W (DMS 44°49′02″ N, 71°22′32″ 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 Simms Stream itself. The ones closest to Simms Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River | Monadnock Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lovering Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Tinkerville | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Tinkerville | 3.9 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 5 mi |
Historical record
Simms Stream is a 10.4-mile-long (16.7 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Connecticut River, which flows south to Long Island Sound, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Simms Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 44.881°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Simms Stream track the nearby Wallace Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Simms Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lime Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Simms Stream located?
Simms Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monadnock Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Simms Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Simms Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Simms Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869934 on the Monadnock Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Simms Stream?
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.
Wikidata: Q7518034.