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Sucker Brook — Streams 16.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 576478
Catalogued on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Sucker Brook — a stream — lies 16.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “Success Pond tributary in Maine and New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576478, Sucker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/14/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sucker Brook sits at 44.56628° N, 71.03632° W (DMS 44°33′59″ N, 71°02′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55546° N, 70.98872° W (DMS 44°33′20″ N, 70°59′19″ 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 Sucker Brook itself. The ones closest to Sucker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 1.7 mi |
| Wild River | Gilead | 12.1 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 15.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 18.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 19.1 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 19.4 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 19.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 20.7 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 22.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Sucker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sucker Brook — 16.5 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 (44.566°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sucker Brook track the nearby Success Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sucker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sucker Brook located?
Sucker Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sucker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sucker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sucker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576478 on the Success Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sucker 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: Q35438381.