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West Inlet — Streams 34.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870777
34.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, West Inlet is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5094496”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Inlet in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870777). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Inlet sits at 44.77033° N, 71.26814° W (DMS 44°46′13″ N, 71°16′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.75083° N, 71.27583° W (DMS 44°45′03″ N, 71°16′33″ 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 Inlet itself. The ones closest to West Inlet:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Inlet | Dixville Notch | 0.5 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Phillips Brook | Dummer Ponds | 3.1 mi |
| Welch Brook | Errol | 3.2 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 3.3 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 3.6 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.6 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.8 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 4 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside West Inlet. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of West Inlet. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 44.770°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Inlet track the nearby Millsfield Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Inlet
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Inlet located?
West Inlet is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Inlet from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Inlet?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Inlet as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870777 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Inlet?
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: Q34874546.