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Middle Branch Mad River — Streams 13.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 581124
13.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Middle Branch Mad River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Middle Branch Mad River in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581124). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Branch Mad River sits at 44.29062° N, 71.00730° W (DMS 44°17′26″ N, 71°00′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29541° N, 71.02081° W (DMS 44°17′43″ N, 71°01′15″ 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 Middle Branch Mad River itself. The ones closest to Middle Branch Mad River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 0.3 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 0.4 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 1.6 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 3.2 mi |
| Wild River | Gilead | 7.4 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 8 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 9.2 mi |
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 9.7 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 12.9 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 17.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Branch Mad River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Historical record
The Middle Branch of the Mad River is a 0.8-mile-long (1.3 km) mountain brook on the Maine-New Hampshire border in the United States, within the eastern White Mountains. It is a tributary of the Mad River, a short feeder of the Cold River, part of the Saco River watershed. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Middle Branch Mad River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 (44.291°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Middle Branch Mad River track the nearby Mad River Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Branch Mad River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Branch Mad River located?
Middle Branch Mad River is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Branch Mad River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Branch Mad River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Branch Mad River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581124 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Branch Mad River?
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.
Wikidata: Q6841235.