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Mollidgewock Brook — Streams 28.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 868514
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle, the stream known as Mollidgewock Brook sits 28.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “River in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mollidgewock Brook as a stream on the Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868514. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mollidgewock Brook sits at 44.73727° N, 71.14258° W (DMS 44°44′14″ N, 71°08′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67394° N, 71.02202° W (DMS 44°40′26″ N, 71°01′19″ 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 Mollidgewock Brook itself. The ones closest to Mollidgewock Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Camp Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.4 mi |
| Clear Stream | Errol | 2.8 mi |
| Bear Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.2 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Errol | 3.3 mi |
| Corser Brook | Errol | 4.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.2 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Errol | 5.4 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.6 mi |
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.7 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Mollidgewock Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Mollidgewock Brook is a 12.6-mile-long (20.3 km) stream in northern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows south and east into Maine, joining the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 28.8 miles (northwest) and you reach Mollidgewock Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 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 44.737°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mollidgewock Brook track the nearby Teakettle Ridge (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mollidgewock Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mollidgewock Brook located?
Mollidgewock Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mollidgewock Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mollidgewock Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mollidgewock Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868514 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mollidgewock 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: Q6896414.