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Moose River — Streams 19.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872319
19.7 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Moose River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moose River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872319). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose River sits at 44.39506° N, 71.18841° W (DMS 44°23′42″ N, 71°11′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34784° N, 71.32063° W (DMS 44°20′52″ N, 71°19′14″ 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 Moose River itself. The ones closest to Moose River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Brook | Berlin | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 2.3 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 2.5 mi |
| Pea Brook | Berlin | 2.6 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 2.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Moose River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Historical record
The Moose River is an 11.7-mile-long (18.8 km) stream in northern New Hampshire 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. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.7 miles west (bearing W) of Moose River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 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 44.395°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose River track the nearby Buck Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose River located?
Moose River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872319 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose River?
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: Q14705351.