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Alder Brook — Streams 39.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865211
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Alder Brook sits 39.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5082563”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Alder Brook as a stream on the Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865211. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.27562° N, 71.56230° W (DMS 44°16′32″ N, 71°33′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28778° N, 71.53389° W (DMS 44°17′16″ N, 71°32′02″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little River | Twin Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Zealand River | Twin Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 3 mi |
| Deception Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.4 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 6.2 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 6.3 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 39.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Alder Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 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 44.276°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby Little River stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 865211 on the Twin Mountain 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.
Wikidata: Q34640196.