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Cedar Brook — Streams 26.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866059
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Cedar Brook — a stream — lies 26.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5084338”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866059, Cedar Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cedar Brook sits at 44.57422° N, 71.27369° W (DMS 44°34′27″ N, 71°16′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.63839° N, 71.28536° W (DMS 44°38′18″ N, 71°17′07″ 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 Cedar Brook itself. The ones closest to Cedar Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 1.8 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 2 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 2.1 mi |
| Fifield Brook | West Milan | 2.2 mi |
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 3 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Milan | 3.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 3.8 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 4.2 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Cedar Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cedar Brook — 26.6 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 44.574°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cedar Brook track the nearby Nay Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cedar Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Brook located?
Cedar Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cedar Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cedar Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cedar Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866059 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cedar 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: Q34697955.