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Province Brook — Streams 23.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 581184
23.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Province Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Province Brook in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581184). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Province Brook sits at 44.10451° N, 71.00340° W (DMS 44°06′16″ N, 71°00′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.12965° N, 71.04992° W (DMS 44°07′47″ N, 71°03′00″ 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 Province Brook itself. The ones closest to Province Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 3.8 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 3.8 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 4.8 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 5.2 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 9.6 mi |
| Paine Brook | Brownfield | 9.8 mi |
| Shepards River | Brownfield | 10.8 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 11.3 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 12.5 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 12.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Province Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Middle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Kearsarge North | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Province Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 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 (44.105°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Province Brook track the nearby Upper Kimball Lake reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Province Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Province Brook located?
Province Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Province Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Province Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Province Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581184 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Province 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.
Wikidata: Q35294931.