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New River — Streams 25.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872377
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, New River — a stream — lies 25.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872377, New River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
New River sits at 44.25507° N, 71.25424° W (DMS 44°15′18″ N, 71°15′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24368° N, 71.29091° W (DMS 44°14′37″ N, 71°17′27″ 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 New River itself. The ones closest to New River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutler River | Mount Washington | 0.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Carter Dome | 1.4 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Mount Washington | 3.4 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Mount Washington | 3.5 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 3.7 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Mount Washington | 4 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 4.1 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Carter Dome | 4.2 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Mount Washington | 5.4 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside New River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkham Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cutler River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The New River is a 2.2-mile-long (3.5 km) stream in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Cutler River, part of the Saco River watershed flowing to the Atlantic Ocean in Maine. The river is within the townships of Sargent's Purchase and Pinkham's Grant in Coos County. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from New River — 25.2 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 44.255°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at New River track the nearby Pinkham Notch mountain gap (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to New River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkham Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lost Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cutler River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New River located?
New River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is New River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is New River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies New River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872377 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit New 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: Q7011224.