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Watkinson Brook — Streams 37.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870681
37.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Watkinson Brook 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 Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Watkinson Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870681). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Watkinson Brook sits at 44.78394° N, 71.34397° W (DMS 44°47′02″ N, 71°20′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78806° N, 71.32806° W (DMS 44°47′17″ N, 71°19′41″ 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 Watkinson Brook itself. The ones closest to Watkinson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.6 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.8 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Dixville Notch | 1 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.4 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.3 mi |
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Watkinson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Watkinson Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 44.784°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Watkinson Brook track the nearby Nelson Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Watkinson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watkinson Brook located?
Watkinson Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Watkinson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Watkinson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Watkinson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870681 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Watkinson 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: Q34843654.