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Jericho Brook — Streams 22.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872105
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the stream known as Jericho Brook sits 22.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jericho Brook as a stream on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872105. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jericho Brook sits at 44.49811° N, 71.22147° W (DMS 44°29′53″ N, 71°13′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44700° N, 71.26730° W (DMS 44°26′49″ N, 71°16′02″ 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 Jericho Brook itself. The ones closest to Jericho Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Berlin | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 3.3 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 3.8 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Milan | 4 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 4.2 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 4.2 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Jericho Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 22.3 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Jericho Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 38 minutes.
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 44.498°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Jericho Brook track the nearby Dead River Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jericho Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Head Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cates Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jericho Brook located?
Jericho Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jericho Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jericho Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jericho Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872105 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jericho 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.