Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River — Streams 26.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 870756
26.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle, West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River 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 Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870756). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/26/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River sits at 44.49782° N, 71.30718° W (DMS 44°29′52″ N, 71°18′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.50845° N, 71.40562° W (DMS 44°30′30″ N, 71°24′20″ 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 Upper Ammonoosuc River itself. The ones closest to West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 1.1 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 1.3 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.9 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.9 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.1 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.3 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.4 mi |
| Fogg Brook | West Milan | 2.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 2.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
The West Branch of the Upper Ammonoosuc River is a 6.1-mile-long (9.8 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Upper Ammonoosuc River and part of the Connecticut River watershed. For most of its length, it is within the White Mountain National Forest. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 44.498°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River track the nearby Lonesome Ridge (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River located?
West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870756 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc 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: Q7984562.