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North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River — Streams 28.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 868769
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the stream known as North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River sits 28.5 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 North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River as a stream on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868769. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River sits at 44.59450° N, 71.30202° W (DMS 44°35′40″ N, 71°18′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.51589° N, 71.24758° W (DMS 44°30′57″ N, 71°14′51″ 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 North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River itself. The ones closest to North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 0.1 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | West Milan | 2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 2.7 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 3.2 mi |
| Fifield Brook | West Milan | 3.4 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Milan | 3.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The North Branch of the Upper Ammonoosuc River is an 11.0-mile-long (17.7 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. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 28.5 miles (west-northwest) and you reach North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 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 44.594°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River track the nearby Pond Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River located?
North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868769 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc 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: Q7054265.