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Nash Stream — Streams 36.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 868676
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the stream known as Nash Stream sits 36.7 miles west-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 Nash Stream as a stream on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868676. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nash Stream sits at 44.62644° N, 71.46592° W (DMS 44°37′35″ N, 71°27′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78922° N, 71.38147° W (DMS 44°47′21″ N, 71°22′53″ 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 Nash Stream itself. The ones closest to Nash Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 1 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 2.3 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.7 mi |
| Ames Brook | Stark | 3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Stark | 3.1 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Stark | 3.5 mi |
| Moore Brook | Groveton | 3.6 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Nash Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
Nash Stream is a 15.3-mile-long (24.6 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Upper Ammonoosuc River and part of the Connecticut River watershed. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 36.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Nash Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 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 44.626°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nash Stream track the nearby Beach Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nash Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nash Stream located?
Nash Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nash Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nash Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nash Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868676 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nash Stream?
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: Q6966810.