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Keyser Brook — Streams 43.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 867851
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Keyser Brook sits 43.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Keyser Brook as a stream on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867851. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keyser Brook sits at 44.93116° N, 71.26869° W (DMS 44°55′52″ N, 71°16′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94778° N, 71.25389° W (DMS 44°56′52″ N, 71°15′14″ 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 Keyser Brook itself. The ones closest to Keyser Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horn Brook | Diamond Pond | 1.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Diamond Pond | 1.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 1.2 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 1.9 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.5 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3.1 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Keyser Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 43.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Keyser Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 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 44.931°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Keyser Brook track the nearby Nathan Pond Ridge (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keyser Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keyser Brook located?
Keyser Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keyser Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keyser Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keyser Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867851 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keyser 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.
Wikidata: Q35408404.