South Hammond Brook — Streams 44.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575847
44.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle, South Hammond Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Hammond Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575847). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Hammond Brook sits at 45.03172° N, 71.03091° W (DMS 45°01′54″ N, 71°01′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.01944° N, 71.05528° W (DMS 45°01′10″ N, 71°03′19″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Hammond Brook itself. The ones closest to South Hammond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.6 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.5 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5.1 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside South Hammond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of South Hammond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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. Being this far north (lat 45.032°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Hammond Brook track the nearby North Hammond Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Hammond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Hammond Brook located?
South Hammond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 44.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Hammond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Hammond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Hammond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575847 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35320718.