Kidder Brook — Streams 49.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 867857
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Kidder Brook sits 49.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kidder Brook as a stream on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867857. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kidder Brook sits at 44.98727° N, 71.36036° W (DMS 44°59′14″ N, 71°21′37″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.97782° N, 71.38314° W (DMS 44°58′40″ N, 71°22′59″ 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 Kidder Brook itself. The ones closest to Kidder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferguson Brook | Diamond Pond | 0.1 mi |
| Haines Brook | Lovering Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 4.8 mi |
| Bog Branch | Lake Francis | 4.8 mi |
| Hix Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 4.9 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Kidder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 49.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Kidder Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 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 44.987°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kidder Brook track the nearby Ferguson Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kidder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kidder Brook located?
Kidder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kidder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kidder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kidder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867857 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kidder 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: Q35486363.