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Shell Pond Brook — Streams 15.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 581203
Catalogued on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Shell Pond Brook — a stream — lies 15.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581203, Shell Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shell Pond Brook sits at 44.24395° N, 71.00896° W (DMS 44°14′38″ N, 71°00′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24534° N, 70.97702° W (DMS 44°14′43″ N, 70°58′37″ 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 Shell Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Shell Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 1.7 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 2.9 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 3.2 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 4.9 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 6 mi |
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 6.6 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 9.6 mi |
| Wild River | Gilead | 10.6 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 14.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Shell Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shell Pond Brook — 15.6 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.244°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shell Pond Brook track the nearby Mill Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shell Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shell Pond Brook located?
Shell Pond Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shell Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shell Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shell Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581203 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shell Pond 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.