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Clear Stream — Streams 31.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 866205
31.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle, Clear Stream is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “River in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Clear Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866205). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clear Stream sits at 44.77838° N, 71.13813° W (DMS 44°46′42″ N, 71°08′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.86394° N, 71.29591° W (DMS 44°51′50″ N, 71°17′45″ 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 Clear Stream itself. The ones closest to Clear Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenough Brook | Errol | 0.8 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.6 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.8 mi |
| Corser Brook | Errol | 3 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 3.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 4.2 mi |
| Welch Brook | Errol | 5.2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.9 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Errol | 6.1 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Clear Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Historical record
Clear Stream is an 11.8-mile-long (19.0 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows south and east into Maine, joining the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Clear Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 44.778°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clear Stream track the nearby Greenough Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clear Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Errol Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clear Stream located?
Clear Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clear Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clear Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clear Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866205 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clear Stream?
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: Q5130787.