Hobbs Brook — Streams 46.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS West Newfield Quadrangle · GNIS 867525
46.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Newfield topographic quadrangle, Hobbs Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5087520”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hobbs Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867525). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hobbs Brook sits at 43.74841° N, 70.99784° W (DMS 43°44′54″ N, 70°59′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.77063° N, 71.01729° W (DMS 43°46′14″ N, 71°01′02″ 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 Hobbs Brook itself. The ones closest to Hobbs Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Brook | Freedom | 0.7 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 3.1 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 4.1 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 4.3 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 4.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 4.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Ossipee | 4.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Newfield Quadrangle
The West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 5 catalogued natural features alongside Hobbs Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Champion Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Dearborn Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Hobbs Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (43.748°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hobbs Brook track the nearby Salmon Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hobbs Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hobbs Brook located?
Hobbs Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Newfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hobbs Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hobbs Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hobbs Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867525 on the West Newfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hobbs 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: Q34783356.