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West Branch Peabody River — Streams 22.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872893
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, West Branch Peabody River — a stream — lies 22.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872893, West Branch Peabody River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Peabody River sits at 44.31118° N, 71.22063° W (DMS 44°18′40″ N, 71°13′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30256° N, 71.28035° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 71°16′49″ 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 Peabody River itself. The ones closest to West Branch Peabody River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Brook | Carter Dome | 0.2 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Carter Dome | 0.6 mi |
| Imp Brook | Carter Dome | 1.4 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 1.7 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 1.9 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Mount Washington | 2.1 mi |
| Clay Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 2.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Carter Dome | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Peabody River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The West Branch of the Peabody River is a 5.8-mile-long (9.3 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Peabody River, which flows into the Androscoggin River, which in turn flows east and south into Maine, joining the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean. The West Branch of the Peabody is within the Great Gulf Wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest for most of its length. It is paralleled by the Great Gulf Trail, a popular route for backpackers. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Branch Peabody River — 22.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
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 44.311°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Branch Peabody River track the nearby Cowboy Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Peabody River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Peabody River located?
West Branch Peabody River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Peabody River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Peabody River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Peabody River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872893 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Peabody 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: Q7984538.