West Branch Simms Stream — Streams 44.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 870755
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as West Branch Simms Stream sits 44.1 miles 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 Simms Stream as a stream on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870755. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Simms Stream sits at 44.83283° N, 71.45425° W (DMS 44°49′58″ N, 71°27′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78167° N, 71.46194° W (DMS 44°46′54″ N, 71°27′43″ 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 Simms Stream itself. The ones closest to West Branch Simms Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Simms Stream | Monadnock Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Tinkerville | 4.8 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Simms Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Carlton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 44.1 miles (northwest) and you reach West Branch Simms Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 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 44.833°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Simms Stream track the nearby East Branch Simms Stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Simms Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Simms Stream located?
West Branch Simms Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Simms Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Simms Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Simms Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870755 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Simms Stream?
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: Q34865054.