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Cedar Brook — Streams 17.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871649
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the stream known as Cedar Brook sits 17.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cedar Brook as a stream on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871649. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cedar Brook sits at 44.27507° N, 71.09507° W (DMS 44°16′30″ N, 71°05′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.25639° N, 71.07056° W (DMS 44°15′23″ N, 71°04′14″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 0.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 0.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Wild River | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Wild River | 1.5 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 2.7 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 3.4 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 3.6 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Chatham | 4.3 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Cedar Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 17.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Cedar Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 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 44.275°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cedar Brook track the nearby Cypress Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cedar Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Brook located?
Cedar Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cedar Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 871649 on the Wild River 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.