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Pond Brook — Streams 28.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 869287
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Pond Brook — a stream — lies 28.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869287, Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Brook sits at 44.59533° N, 71.30425° W (DMS 44°35′43″ N, 71°18′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59083° N, 71.34028° W (DMS 44°35′27″ N, 71°20′25″ 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 Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 0.1 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | West Milan | 2.1 mi |
| Phillips Brook | West Milan | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Stream | West Milan | 2.6 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | West Milan | 2.7 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 3.1 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 Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pond Brook — 28.6 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.595°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pond Brook track the nearby North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Brook located?
Pond Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869287 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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: Q35256414.