West Branch Abbott Brook — Streams 42.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 870743
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the stream known as West Branch Abbott Brook sits 42.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists West Branch Abbott Brook as a stream on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870743. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Abbott Brook sits at 44.98949° N, 71.06118° W (DMS 44°59′22″ N, 71°03′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.01783° N, 71.09230° W (DMS 45°01′04″ N, 71°05′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 West Branch Abbott Brook itself. The ones closest to West Branch Abbott Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.9 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.8 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.8 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 4.3 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Abbott Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 42.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach West Branch Abbott Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 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 44.989°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Abbott Brook track the nearby Parker Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Abbott Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Abbott Brook located?
West Branch Abbott Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Abbott Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Abbott Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Abbott Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870743 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Abbott 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: Q34858509.