Washburn Brook — Streams 40.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 871091
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the stream known as Washburn Brook sits 40.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river 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 Washburn Brook as a stream on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871091. Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1990.
Coordinates & physical setting
Washburn Brook sits at 44.94977° N, 71.08063° W (DMS 44°56′59″ N, 71°04′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94694° N, 71.06278° W (DMS 44°56′49″ N, 71°03′46″ 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 Washburn Brook itself. The ones closest to Washburn Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.9 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.1 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.2 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.2 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.4 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.9 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 3.2 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.5 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Washburn Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 40.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Washburn Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 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 44.950°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Washburn Brook track the nearby Lamb Valley Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Washburn Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washburn Brook located?
Washburn Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Washburn Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Washburn Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Washburn Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871091 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Washburn 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: Q34837401.