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Basin Brook — Streams 14.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 580926
14.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Basin Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Basin Brook in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580926). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Basin Brook sits at 44.26784° N, 71.00813° W (DMS 44°16′04″ N, 71°00′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27258° N, 71.05195° W (DMS 44°16′21″ N, 71°03′07″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire
Oxford County, NH contains 26 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Basin Brook itself. The ones closest to Basin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mad River | Wild River | 1.2 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 1.3 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 1.6 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 1.7 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 6.4 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 7.6 mi |
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 8.2 mi |
| Wild River | Gilead | 8.9 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 11.3 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 16.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Basin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Basin Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 25 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. At this latitude (44.268°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Basin Brook track the nearby Bickford Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Basin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Basin Brook located?
Basin Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Basin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Basin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Basin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580926 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Basin Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 25 other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34652417.