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Alder Brook — Streams 18.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 871387
Catalogued on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Alder Brook — a stream — lies 18.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5082568”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871387, Alder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.52895° N, 71.11119° W (DMS 44°31′44″ N, 71°06′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.48895° N, 71.05091° W (DMS 44°29′20″ N, 71°03′03″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 0.3 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 2.2 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 2.6 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 3 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Milan | 3.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Milan | 4.2 mi |
| Larry Flume | Shelburne | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1971 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alder Brook — 18.1 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.529°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby North Branch Stearns Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) 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 871387 on the Success 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.
Wikidata: Q34640202.