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Kidder Brook — Streams 17.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872137
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Kidder Brook — a stream — lies 17.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872137, Kidder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kidder Brook sits at 44.38867° N, 71.13813° W (DMS 44°23′19″ N, 71°08′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.37722° N, 71.13417° W (DMS 44°22′38″ N, 71°08′03″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Brook | Berlin | 0.1 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 0.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 0.5 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 1.1 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 1.7 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 2 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 2.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 2.5 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 2.5 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Kidder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Josh Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kidder Brook — 17.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.389°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kidder Brook track the nearby Pea Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kidder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Josh Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kidder Brook located?
Kidder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kidder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.3 miles west (bearing W) 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 872137 on the Berlin 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: Q35486350.