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Pond Brook — Streams 38.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 869289
38.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle, Pond Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5091347”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pond Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869289). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Brook sits at 44.70338° N, 71.43981° W (DMS 44°42′12″ N, 71°26′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73311° N, 71.36286° W (DMS 44°43′59″ N, 71°21′46″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 0.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 1.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.8 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.8 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Pond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 44.703°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pond Brook track the nearby Waterhole Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Brook located?
Pond Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 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 869289 on the Percy Peaks 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: Q35256434.