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Hobbs Brook — Streams 11.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 568122
11.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Hobbs Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hobbs Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568122). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hobbs Brook sits at 44.24090° N, 70.71590° W (DMS 44°14′27″ N, 70°42′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27924° N, 70.68145° W (DMS 44°16′45″ N, 70°40′53″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hobbs Brook itself. The ones closest to Hobbs Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.2 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.1 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.9 mi |
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.6 mi |
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.5 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.5 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Hobbs Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rice Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Hobbs Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 20 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 (44.241°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hobbs Brook track the nearby Swell Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hobbs Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hobbs Brook located?
Hobbs Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hobbs Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 568122 on the Waterford Flat 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34783339.