Hoag Brook — Streams 45.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 867519
45.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, Hoag Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hoag Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867519). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hoag Brook sits at 43.86118° N, 71.31952° W (DMS 43°51′40″ N, 71°19′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86528° N, 71.35389° W (DMS 43°51′55″ N, 71°21′14″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hoag Brook itself. The ones closest to Hoag Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 2.2 mi |
| Cold River | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.5 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Hoag Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Hoag Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (43.861°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hoag Brook track the nearby Cleveland Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hoag Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hoag Brook located?
Hoag Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hoag Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hoag Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hoag Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867519 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hoag Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34783215.