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The Mystic — Streams 27.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872791
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, The Mystic — a stream — lies 27.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872791, The Mystic is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Mystic sits at 44.34701° N, 71.34286° W (DMS 44°20′49″ N, 71°20′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.33417° N, 71.31306° W (DMS 44°20′03″ N, 71°18′47″ 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 The Mystic itself. The ones closest to The Mystic:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Mount Washington | 1 mi |
| Castle Brook | Mount Washington | 1 mi |
| Spur Brook | Mount Washington | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.2 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Mount Dartmouth | 2.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Washington | 2.8 mi |
| Snyder Brook | Mount Washington | 3.4 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Mount Washington | 3.8 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 3.9 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside The Mystic. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Castle Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| King Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Mystic — 27.7 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.347°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Mystic track the nearby Cascade Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Mystic
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Castle Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Mystic located?
The Mystic is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Mystic from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Mystic?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Mystic as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872791 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Mystic?
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.