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Paine Brook — Streams 31.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 572926
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Paine Brook — a stream — lies 31.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572926, Paine Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paine Brook sits at 43.96590° N, 70.96062° W (DMS 43°57′57″ N, 70°57′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94222° N, 70.99556° W (DMS 43°56′32″ N, 70°59′44″ 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 Paine Brook itself. The ones closest to Paine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepards River | Brownfield | 3.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | Brownfield | 3.2 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Brownfield | 3.7 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 5 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 9.8 mi |
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 12.9 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 13.4 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 14.6 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 19.4 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 21 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Paine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Paine Brook — 31.5 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.966°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Paine Brook track the nearby Haley Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paine Brook located?
Paine Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572926 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paine 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.