Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Waterhole Brook — Streams 37.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 870678
37.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle, Waterhole Brook 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 Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Waterhole Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870678). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Waterhole Brook sits at 44.70116° N, 71.42786° W (DMS 44°42′04″ N, 71°25′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68222° N, 71.39639° W (DMS 44°40′56″ N, 71°23′47″ 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 Waterhole Brook itself. The ones closest to Waterhole Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 0.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 1.2 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 1.7 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 2.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.8 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Waterhole Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Waterhole 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 44.701°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Waterhole Brook track the nearby Pond Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Waterhole Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Waterhole Brook located?
Waterhole Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Waterhole Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Waterhole Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Waterhole Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870678 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Waterhole 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: Q34841534.