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Israel River — Streams 40.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 872088
Tracing roughly 38 kilometres of Coos County, New Hampshire drainage, Israel River is catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle and reaches its closest point 40.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872088). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/08/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Israel River sits at 44.48978° N, 71.59509° W (DMS 44°29′23″ N, 71°35′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34728° N, 71.34202° W (DMS 44°20′50″ N, 71°20′31″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 38.00 km / 23.61 mi
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Israel River itself. The ones closest to Israel River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 2.4 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 3.8 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 3.8 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 3.9 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 4.5 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Stark | 5.1 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 5.2 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 5.2 mi |
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 5.3 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Israel River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Historical record
The Israel River, sometimes referred to as Israel's River, is a 23.2-mile-long (37.3 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, in the United States. It rises in the township of Low and Burbank's Grant and runs generally northwest along U.S. Route 2, traversing the towns of Jefferson and Lancaster, before joining the Connecticut River. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.2 miles west (bearing W) of Israel River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 44.490°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Israel River track the nearby Baker Pond lake (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Israel River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kent Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Israel River located?
Israel River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Israel River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Israel River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Israel River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872088 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Israel River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How long is Israel River?
Wikidata records a length of 38.00 km (23.61 mi) for Israel River.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6087169.