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Nathan Pond Brook — Streams 40.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 868683
40.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle, Nathan Pond Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coos County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nathan Pond Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868683). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nathan Pond Brook sits at 44.89727° N, 71.22841° W (DMS 44°53′50″ N, 71°13′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.90338° N, 71.27869° W (DMS 44°54′12″ N, 71°16′43″ 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 Nathan Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Nathan Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 0.6 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.5 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.7 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Diamond Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 3 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 3.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Dixville Notch | 3.9 mi |
| Horn Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.1 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Nathan Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Nathan Pond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 44.897°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nathan Pond Brook track the nearby Roaring Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nathan Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nathan Pond Brook located?
Nathan Pond Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nathan Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nathan Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nathan Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868683 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nathan Pond 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: Q96617886.