Ferguson Brook — Streams 49.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866857
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Ferguson Brook — a stream — lies 49.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866857, Ferguson Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ferguson Brook sits at 44.98671° N, 71.35952° W (DMS 44°59′12″ N, 71°21′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.96671° N, 71.37480° W (DMS 44°58′00″ N, 71°22′29″ 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 Ferguson Brook itself. The ones closest to Ferguson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidder Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.1 mi |
| Haines Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 4.8 mi |
| Bog Branch | Lake Francis | 4.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Ferguson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ferguson Brook — 49.0 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 44.987°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ferguson Brook track the nearby Kidder Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ferguson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ferguson Brook located?
Ferguson Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ferguson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ferguson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ferguson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866857 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ferguson 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.