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Shelter Brook — Streams 15.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 575371
Catalogued on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Shelter Brook — a stream — lies 15.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575371, Shelter Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shelter Brook sits at 44.54311° N, 71.03619° W (DMS 44°32′35″ N, 71°02′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53756° N, 70.99063° W (DMS 44°32′15″ N, 70°59′26″ 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 Shelter Brook itself. The ones closest to Shelter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Wild River | Gilead | 10.6 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 16.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 17.5 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 17.8 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 17.9 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 19.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 20.5 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 20.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Shelter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shelter Brook — 15.5 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.543°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shelter Brook track the nearby Sucker Brook stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shelter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelter Brook located?
Shelter Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shelter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shelter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shelter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575371 on the Success Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shelter 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.