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Bennett Brook — Streams 37.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 562053
37.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Bennett Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bennett Brook in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562053). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bennett Brook sits at 44.91533° N, 71.03813° W (DMS 44°54′55″ N, 71°02′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.92417° N, 71.06333° W (DMS 44°55′27″ N, 71°03′48″ 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 Bennett Brook itself. The ones closest to Bennett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.6 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 5.3 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 8.4 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 9.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 9.4 mi |
| Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 10.5 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Lincoln Pond | 13 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 22.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 24.1 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 25.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bennett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Bennett Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 44.915°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bennett Brook track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bennett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bennett Brook located?
Bennett Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bennett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bennett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bennett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562053 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bennett 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.