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Pond Brook — Streams 28.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle · GNIS 869288
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Dummer Ponds quadrangle, the stream known as Pond Brook sits 28.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5091346”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pond Brook as a stream on the Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869288. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Brook sits at 44.64922° N, 71.26230° W (DMS 44°38′57″ N, 71°15′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.71472° N, 71.28528° W (DMS 44°42′53″ N, 71°17′07″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Island Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.6 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Milan | 2.6 mi |
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 3.1 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Dummer Ponds | 3.3 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Dummer Ponds | 4.1 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle
The Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Roberts Brooks | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Pike Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Number Two Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 6.6 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 6.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 28.8 miles (northwest) and you reach Pond Brook; 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 44.649°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pond Brook track the nearby Island Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bickford Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Brook located?
Pond Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) 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 869288 on the Dummer Ponds 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: Q35256424.