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Little Ledge Brook — Streams 30.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 2803747
Catalogued on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Little Ledge Brook — a stream — lies 30.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803747, Little Ledge Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Ledge Brook sits at 44.38965° N, 71.40336° W (DMS 44°23′23″ N, 71°24′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.41489° N, 71.40036° W (DMS 44°24′54″ N, 71°24′01″ 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 Little Ledge Brook itself. The ones closest to Little Ledge Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ledge Brook | Jefferson | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Mount Dartmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 3.7 mi |
| Streator Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.9 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 4 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Little Ledge Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Ledge Brook — 30.4 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 44.390°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Ledge Brook track the nearby Big Ledge Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Ledge Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Ledge Brook located?
Little Ledge Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Ledge Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Ledge Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Ledge Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2803747 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Ledge 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.