Alder Brook — Streams 44.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 2830054
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Alder Brook — a stream — lies 44.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2830054, Alder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 06/16/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.94716° N, 71.27757° W (DMS 44°56′50″ N, 71°16′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.98208° N, 71.26990° W (DMS 44°58′55″ N, 71°16′12″ 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 Alder Brook itself. The ones closest to Alder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horn Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Diamond Pond | 1.2 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 2 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 2.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.7 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Lake Francis | 4 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.2 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alder Brook — 44.5 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 44.947°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby Horn Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Alder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Alder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2830054 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Alder 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.