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Hedgehog Brook — Streams 38.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 867441
38.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Hedgehog Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hedgehog Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867441). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Brook sits at 44.80338° N, 71.34842° W (DMS 44°48′12″ N, 71°20′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.81639° N, 71.36556° W (DMS 44°48′59″ N, 71°21′56″ 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 Hedgehog Brook itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.1 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.3 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Dixville Notch | 0.8 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.4 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Dixville Notch | 1.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.5 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Dixville Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Baldhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Hedgehog Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 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 44.803°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Brook track the nearby Annis Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Brook located?
Hedgehog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 38.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hedgehog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hedgehog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867441 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog 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.