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Big Ledge Brook — Streams 29.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 2803746
29.7 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle, Big Ledge Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Big Ledge Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 2803746). Catalogued in GNIS since 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Ledge Brook sits at 44.39262° N, 71.39025° W (DMS 44°23′33″ N, 71°23′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42708° N, 71.39160° W (DMS 44°25′37″ N, 71°23′30″ 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 Big Ledge Brook itself. The ones closest to Big Ledge Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Mount Dartmouth | 2.3 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.8 mi |
| The Mystic | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 4.1 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 4.4 mi |
| Streator Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.5 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Big Ledge Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.7 miles west (bearing W) of Big Ledge Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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 44.393°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Ledge Brook track the nearby Little Ledge Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Ledge Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Ledge Brook located?
Big Ledge Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Ledge Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Ledge Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Ledge Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803746 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big Ledge 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.