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Slide Brook — Streams 37.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 869955
37.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle, Slide Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Slide Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869955). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Slide Brook sits at 44.66561° N, 71.45869° W (DMS 44°39′56″ N, 71°27′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.65806° N, 71.43806° W (DMS 44°39′29″ N, 71°26′17″ 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 Slide Brook itself. The ones closest to Slide Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.2 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 2.7 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.8 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Stratford | 3.8 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Slide Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Slide Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 44.666°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Slide Brook track the nearby Stratford Mountain ridge (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Slide Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Slide Brook located?
Slide Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Slide Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Slide Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Slide Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869955 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Slide 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: Q35264288.