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Pea Brook — Streams 17.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872466
17.2 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Pea Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pea Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872466). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pea Brook sits at 44.38951° N, 71.13646° W (DMS 44°23′22″ N, 71°08′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34812° N, 71.13313° W (DMS 44°20′53″ N, 71°07′59″ 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 Pea Brook itself. The ones closest to Pea Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 0 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 0.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 0.4 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 1.1 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 1.6 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 1.9 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 2.6 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 2.6 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Pea Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.2 miles west (bearing W) of Pea Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 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 44.390°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pea Brook track the nearby Josh Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pea Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pea Brook located?
Pea Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pea Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pea Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pea Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872466 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pea 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.