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Snyder Brook — Streams 24.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 870002
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the stream known as Snyder Brook sits 24.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Snyder Brook as a stream on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870002. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snyder Brook sits at 44.37417° N, 71.28556° W (DMS 44°22′27″ N, 71°17′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32778° N, 71.28361° W (DMS 44°19′40″ N, 71°17′01″ 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 Snyder Brook itself. The ones closest to Snyder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Brook | Mount Washington | 0.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Washington | 0.7 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Mount Washington | 1.1 mi |
| Spur Brook | Mount Washington | 1.8 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.1 mi |
| The Mystic | Mount Washington | 3.4 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 3.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Mount Washington | 3.6 mi |
| Castle Brook | Mount Washington | 3.6 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Snyder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| King Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 24.6 miles (west) and you reach Snyder Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 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 44.374°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Snyder Brook track the nearby Carlton Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snyder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snyder Brook located?
Snyder Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snyder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snyder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snyder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870002 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snyder 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: Q35282324.