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Mohawk River — Streams 49.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Monadnock Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868512
Tracing roughly 24 kilometres of Coos County, New Hampshire drainage, Mohawk River is catalogued on the USGS Monadnock Mountain quadrangle and reaches its closest point 49.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Monadnock Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mohawk River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868512). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/12/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mohawk River sits at 44.90061° N, 71.50478° W (DMS 44°54′02″ N, 71°30′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.86759° N, 71.31905° W (DMS 44°52′03″ N, 71°19′09″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 24.00 km / 14.91 mi
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mohawk River itself. The ones closest to Mohawk River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dyer Brook | Lovering Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Simms Stream | Monadnock Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Lovering Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Tinkerville | 4.7 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Tinkerville | 5.5 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 5.6 mi |
Historical record
The Mohawk River is a 13.8-mile-long (22.2 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Connecticut River, which flows south to Long Island Sound, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Mohawk River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 44.901°), 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 Mohawk River track the nearby Dyer Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mohawk River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Matthews Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lombard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lime Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mohawk River located?
Mohawk River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monadnock Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mohawk River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mohawk River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mohawk River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868512 on the Monadnock Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mohawk River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How long is Mohawk River?
Wikidata records a length of 24.00 km (14.91 mi) for Mohawk River.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q984320.