North Hammond Brook — Streams 45.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572344
Catalogued on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, North Hammond Brook — a stream — lies 45.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572344, North Hammond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Hammond Brook sits at 45.03672° N, 71.03091° W (DMS 45°02′12″ N, 71°01′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.05109° N, 71.07159° W (DMS 45°03′04″ N, 71°04′18″ 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 North Hammond Brook itself. The ones closest to North Hammond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Lincoln Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 6.8 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 8.4 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 13.7 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 17.6 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 31.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 32.5 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 34.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside North Hammond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Hammond Brook — 45.3 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 45.037°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Hammond Brook track the nearby South Hammond Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Hammond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Hammond Brook located?
North Hammond Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Hammond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Hammond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Hammond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572344 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Hammond 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.