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Moriah Brook — Streams 16.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872326
Catalogued on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Moriah Brook — a stream — lies 16.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872326, Moriah Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/30/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moriah Brook sits at 44.29979° N, 71.07646° W (DMS 44°17′59″ N, 71°04′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32380° N, 71.13916° W (DMS 44°19′26″ N, 71°08′21″ 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 Moriah Brook itself. The ones closest to Moriah Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Brook | Wild River | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Brook | Wild River | 1.5 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Wild River | 1.6 mi |
| Twin Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Wild River | 1.9 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Wild River | 2.4 mi |
| Martins Brook | Wild River | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Wild River | 2.6 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Wild River | 2.8 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Wild River | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Moriah Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moriah Brook — 16.0 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.300°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moriah Brook track the nearby Moriah George mountain gap (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moriah Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriah George | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moriah Brook located?
Moriah Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moriah Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 16.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moriah Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moriah Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872326 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moriah 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.