Hobb Brook — Streams 49.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 867522
49.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, Hobb 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 Hobb Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867522). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hobb Brook sits at 43.79896° N, 71.30146° W (DMS 43°47′56″ N, 71°18′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.78861° N, 71.28417° W (DMS 43°47′19″ N, 71°17′03″ 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 Hobb Brook itself. The ones closest to Hobb Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 0 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 1.9 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
| Cold River | Tamworth | 2.8 mi |
| White Brook | Tamworth | 3.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Center Sandwich | 3.4 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 3.5 mi |
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Hobb Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Hobb Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (43.799°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hobb Brook track the nearby Lord Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hobb Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hobb Brook located?
Hobb Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hobb Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hobb Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hobb Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867522 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hobb 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: Q34783316.