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Langdon Brook — Streams 19.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581088
19.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Langdon Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Langdon Brook in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581088). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Langdon Brook sits at 44.15865° N, 70.98693° W (DMS 44°09′31″ N, 70°59′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14367° N, 71.06477° W (DMS 44°08′37″ N, 71°03′53″ 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 Langdon Brook itself. The ones closest to Langdon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 1.3 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 3.8 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 6 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 7.6 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 8.5 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 8.8 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 8.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 9.2 mi |
| Paine Brook | Brownfield | 13.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Langdon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wiley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Langdon Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 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 (44.159°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Langdon Brook track the nearby Langdon Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Langdon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Langdon Brook located?
Langdon Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Langdon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Langdon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Langdon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581088 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Langdon 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.