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West Branch Mill Brook — Streams 32.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 870752
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stark quadrangle, the stream known as West Branch Mill Brook sits 32.4 miles west-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 West Branch Mill Brook as a stream on the Stark topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870752. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Mill Brook sits at 44.55394° N, 71.41091° W (DMS 44°33′14″ N, 71°24′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55639° N, 71.45500° W (DMS 44°33′23″ N, 71°27′18″ 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 Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to West Branch Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mill Brook | Stark | 1 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Stark | 1.9 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Stark | 3.2 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 3.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 4.4 mi |
| Fox Brook | Stark | 4.4 mi |
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 4.8 mi |
| Ames Brook | Stark | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 32.4 miles (west-northwest) and you reach West Branch Mill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 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 44.554°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Mill Brook track the nearby East Branch Mill Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Mill Brook located?
West Branch Mill Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870752 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Mill 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: Q34863595.