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Rattle River — Streams 15.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872538
15.9 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle, Rattle River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rattle River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872538). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattle River sits at 44.40506° N, 71.11146° W (DMS 44°24′18″ N, 71°06′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35284° N, 71.11230° W (DMS 44°21′10″ N, 71°06′44″ 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 Rattle River itself. The ones closest to Rattle River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Brook | Shelburne | 0.6 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Berlin | 1.3 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 1.6 mi |
| Pea Brook | Berlin | 1.6 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 1.7 mi |
| Gates Brook | Shelburne | 1.8 mi |
| East Brook | Shelburne | 1.9 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Shelburne | 2 mi |
| Clement Brook | Shelburne | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Rattle River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Evans | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1971 for this name.
The Rattle River is a 4.1-mile-long (6.6 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows east into Maine, joining the Kennebec River close to the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.9 miles west (bearing W) of Rattle River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 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 44.405°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Rattle River track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattle River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattle River located?
Rattle River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattle River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rattle River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rattle River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872538 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rattle 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: Q7295968.