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Sturtevant Stream — Streams 32.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 576472
Catalogued on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Sturtevant Stream — a stream — lies 32.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576472, Sturtevant Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sturtevant Stream sits at 44.83950° N, 71.04980° W (DMS 44°50′22″ N, 71°02′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.85200° N, 70.94424° W (DMS 44°51′07″ N, 70°56′39″ 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 Sturtevant Stream itself. The ones closest to Sturtevant Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 3.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.3 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 6.9 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 13.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 14.7 mi |
| Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 15.8 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 17.5 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Lincoln Pond | 18.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 18.9 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 20.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Sturtevant Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sturtevant Stream — 32.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 44.839°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sturtevant Stream track the nearby Whaleback Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sturtevant Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sturtevant Stream located?
Sturtevant Stream is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sturtevant Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sturtevant Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sturtevant Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576472 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sturtevant Stream?
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: Q35431687.