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West Branch Phillips Brook — Streams 34.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle · GNIS 870754
Catalogued on the USGS Dummer Ponds quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, West Branch Phillips Brook — a stream — lies 34.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870754, West Branch Phillips Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dummer Ponds quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Phillips Brook sits at 44.74033° N, 71.31564° W (DMS 44°44′25″ N, 71°18′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.75866° N, 71.37036° W (DMS 44°45′31″ N, 71°22′13″ 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 Phillips Brook itself. The ones closest to West Branch Phillips Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.1 mi |
| Number Two Brook | Dummer Ponds | 2.2 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.5 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.7 mi |
| West Inlet | Dixville Notch | 3.1 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.2 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.3 mi |
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 3.5 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle
The Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Phillips Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Two Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Patience | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 6.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Branch Phillips Brook — 34.8 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.740°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Phillips Brook track the nearby The Bog swamp (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Phillips Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Number Two Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Phillips Brook located?
West Branch Phillips Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Phillips Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Phillips Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Phillips Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870754 on the Dummer Ponds quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Phillips 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: Q34864286.