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Peabody River — Streams 18.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872470
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Peabody River — a stream — lies 18.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872470, Peabody River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peabody River sits at 44.39089° N, 71.15924° W (DMS 44°23′27″ N, 71°09′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27034° N, 71.26091° W (DMS 44°16′13″ N, 71°15′39″ 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 Peabody River itself. The ones closest to Peabody River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 1.1 mi |
| Pea Brook | Berlin | 1.1 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 1.2 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Carter Dome | 2 mi |
| Moose Brook | Berlin | 2 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Rattle River | Shelburne | 2.6 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Peabody River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pea Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Josh Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
The Peabody River is a 12.9-mile-long (20.8 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows south and east into Maine, joining the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peabody River — 18.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.391°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Peabody River track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peabody River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peabody River located?
Peabody River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peabody River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peabody River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peabody River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872470 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peabody 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: Q14705391.