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Dewdrop Brook — Streams 13.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871782
13.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Dewdrop Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dewdrop Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871782). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dewdrop Brook sits at 44.32617° N, 71.03341° W (DMS 44°19′34″ N, 71°02′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30722° N, 71.02667° W (DMS 44°18′26″ N, 71°01′36″ 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 Dewdrop Brook itself. The ones closest to Dewdrop Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 0.5 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 1.4 mi |
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 2 mi |
| Pine Brook | Wild River | 2.1 mi |
| Moriah Brook | Wild River | 2.8 mi |
| Connor Brook | Shelburne | 4.2 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 4.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Dewdrop Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Dewdrop Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 44.326°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 13.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dewdrop Brook track the nearby Burnt Mill Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dewdrop Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dewdrop Brook located?
Dewdrop Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dewdrop Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dewdrop Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dewdrop Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871782 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dewdrop 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: Q34726759.