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Johns River — Streams 43.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 1955475
43.8 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle, Johns River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Johns River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1955475). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/03/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Johns River sits at 44.42652° N, 71.67632° W (DMS 44°25′35″ N, 71°40′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.38316° N, 71.52935° W (DMS 44°22′59″ N, 71°31′46″ 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 Johns River itself. The ones closest to Johns River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cushman Brook | Gilman | 3.4 mi |
| Chase Brook | Lancaster | 4.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Israel River | Lancaster | 5.9 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 7.4 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 7.4 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 7.6 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 7.7 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Lancaster | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Johns River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Historical record
The Johns River, in northern New Hampshire, arises at Cherry Pond in Jefferson and runs approximately 14 miles (23 km), generally northwest, to the Connecticut River. It passes through Hazens Pond, near the Mount Washington Regional Airport, traverses the town of Whitefield, where it is crossed by U.S. Route 3, and then crosses the town of Dalton before joining the Connecticut. It is named for an early hunter and trapper of the area, John Glines, who established a fishing and hunting camp in the area in the 18th century. Another nearby river, the Israel River, is named for John's brother Israel. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.8 miles west (bearing W) of Johns River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 44.427°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Johns River track the nearby Wallace Hill summit (2.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Johns River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johns River located?
Johns River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Johns River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Johns River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Johns River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1955475 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Johns River?
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.
Wikidata: Q6268077.