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Weeks Brook — Streams 27.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 577969
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Weeks Brook — a stream — lies 27.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577969, Weeks Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Weeks Brook sits at 44.03507° N, 70.99062° W (DMS 44°02′06″ N, 70°59′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10465° N, 71.09004° W (DMS 44°06′17″ N, 71°05′24″ 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 Weeks Brook itself. The ones closest to Weeks Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 4.8 mi |
| Paine Brook | Brownfield | 5 mi |
| Shepards River | Brownfield | 6.5 mi |
| Cole Brook | Brownfield | 8 mi |
| Little Cold River | Center Lovell | 8.2 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Brownfield | 8.5 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 8.5 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 9.8 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 14.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 16.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Weeks Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Weeks Brook — 27.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.035°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Weeks Brook track the nearby White Lot Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Weeks Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Weeks Brook located?
Weeks Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Weeks Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Weeks Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Weeks Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577969 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Weeks 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: Q34851141.