East Branch Mohawk River — Streams 43.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 871114
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, East Branch Mohawk River — a stream — lies 43.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871114, East Branch Mohawk River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Mohawk River sits at 44.87616° N, 71.37036° W (DMS 44°52′34″ N, 71°22′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94056° N, 71.33111° W (DMS 44°56′26″ N, 71°19′52″ 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 East Branch Mohawk River itself. The ones closest to East Branch Mohawk River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mohawk River | Diamond Pond | 0 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Brook | Dixville Notch | 2 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.6 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Dixville Notch | 5 mi |
| Haines Brook | Lovering Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Mohawk River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1988 for this name.
The East Branch of the Mohawk River is a 4.6-mile-long (7.4 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the West Branch Mohawk River and in turn the Mohawk River, which flows west to the Connecticut River, which in turn flows south to Long Island Sound, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from East Branch Mohawk River — 43.3 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.876°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Mohawk River track the nearby West Branch Mohawk River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Mohawk River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Mohawk River located?
East Branch Mohawk River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Mohawk River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Mohawk River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Mohawk River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871114 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Mohawk River?
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: Q5327912.