Big Brook — Streams 46.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 562142
Within Oxford County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Big Brook sits 46.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Big Brook as a stream on the Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562142. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Brook sits at 45.06561° N, 71.00479° W (DMS 45°03′56″ N, 71°00′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.09779° N, 71.07646° W (DMS 45°05′52″ N, 71°04′35″ 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 Big Brook itself. The ones closest to Big Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Lincoln Pond | 2.6 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 8.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 10.5 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 15.8 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 19.7 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 33.2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 34.5 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 36.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Big Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 46.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Big Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 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 45.066°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Brook track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Brook located?
Big Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562142 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big 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: Q34670835.