West Branch Cedar Stream — Streams 49.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle · GNIS 870745
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, West Branch Cedar Stream — a stream — lies 49.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870745, West Branch Cedar Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Cedar Stream sits at 45.02616° N, 71.27647° W (DMS 45°01′34″ N, 71°16′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.96005° N, 71.30230° W (DMS 44°57′36″ N, 71°18′08″ 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 West Branch Cedar Stream itself. The ones closest to West Branch Cedar Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Branch | Lake Francis | 0.4 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 0.5 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Lake Francis | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle
The Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Cedar Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Branch Cedar Stream — 49.2 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 45.026°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Cedar Stream track the nearby Middle Branch Cedar Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Cedar Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Cedar Stream located?
West Branch Cedar Stream is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Cedar Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Cedar Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Cedar Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870745 on the Lake Francis quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Cedar Stream?
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: Q34859431.