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Zealand River — Streams 36.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872975
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Zealand River sits 36.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Zealand River as a stream on the Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872975. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zealand River sits at 44.26895° N, 71.51147° W (DMS 44°16′08″ N, 71°30′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20423° N, 71.50563° W (DMS 44°12′15″ N, 71°30′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 Zealand River itself. The ones closest to Zealand River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.1 mi |
| Deception Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Little River | Twin Mountain | 3 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.7 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.7 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.3 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Zealand River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Historical record
The Zealand River is a 6.3-mile-long (10.1 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Ammonoosuc River and part of the Connecticut River watershed. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 36.9 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Zealand River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 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 44.269°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Zealand River track the nearby Black Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zealand River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zealand River located?
Zealand River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zealand River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zealand River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zealand River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872975 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zealand 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: Q8068188.