Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Sokokis Brook — Streams 31.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 870005
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle, the stream known as Sokokis Brook sits 31.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sokokis Brook as a stream on the Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870005. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sokokis Brook sits at 44.26145° N, 71.38452° W (DMS 44°15′41″ N, 71°23′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.25034° N, 71.34952° W (DMS 44°15′01″ N, 71°20′58″ 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 Sokokis Brook itself. The ones closest to Sokokis Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.4 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Clay Brook | Mount Washington | 0.9 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.2 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.5 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Mount Washington | 2.5 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Sokokis Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 31.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Sokokis Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
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 44.261°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sokokis Brook track the nearby Mount Pleasant Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sokokis Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sokokis Brook located?
Sokokis Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sokokis Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sokokis Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sokokis Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870005 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sokokis 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.
Wikidata: Q35287501.