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Bradley Brook — Streams 18.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580950
18.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Bradley Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “Cold River tributary in Maine and New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bradley Brook in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580950). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bradley Brook sits at 44.17701° N, 70.97840° W (DMS 44°10′37″ N, 70°58′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21804° N, 71.04643° W (DMS 44°13′05″ N, 71°02′47″ 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 Bradley Brook itself. The ones closest to Bradley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 1.3 mi |
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 5.2 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 6.4 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 7.6 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 7.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 8 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 9.8 mi |
| Paine Brook | Brownfield | 14.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Bradley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Bradley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 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 (44.177°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bradley Brook track the nearby Wiley Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bradley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bradley Brook located?
Bradley Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bradley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bradley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bradley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580950 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bradley 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: Q34681775.