East Branch Nash Stream — Streams 38.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 866694
38.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle, East Branch Nash Stream is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Branch Nash Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866694). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Nash Stream sits at 44.71755° N, 71.43203° W (DMS 44°43′03″ N, 71°25′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73699° N, 71.37119° W (DMS 44°44′13″ N, 71°22′16″ 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 Nash Stream itself. The ones closest to East Branch Nash Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.1 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.2 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.8 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.7 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.6 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Nash Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Silver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of East Branch Nash Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.718°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Nash Stream track the nearby Pond Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Nash Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Silver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Nash Stream located?
East Branch Nash Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Nash Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Nash Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Nash Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866694 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Nash 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.