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Alder Brook — Streams 36.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 865213
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Alder Brook — a stream — lies 36.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5082565”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865213, Alder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.87922° N, 71.10813° W (DMS 44°52′45″ N, 71°06′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.90227° N, 71.12980° W (DMS 44°54′08″ N, 71°07′47″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.4 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 1.5 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 2.6 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.6 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.8 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.1 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 3.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alder Brook — 36.3 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 44.879°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby Bennett Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 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 865213 on the Wilsons Mills 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: Q34640212.