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Wild River — Streams 9.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581272
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Wild River — a stream — lies 9.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire and Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581272, Wild River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wild River sits at 44.39562° N, 70.97952° W (DMS 44°23′44″ N, 70°58′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23100° N, 71.15039° W (DMS 44°13′52″ N, 71°09′01″ 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 Wild River itself. The ones closest to Wild River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 7.4 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 7.7 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 7.7 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 8.9 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 10.6 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 10.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 12.1 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 13.7 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 15.1 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 16.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Wild River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The Wild River is a 17.2-mile-long (27.7 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows east and south to the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 16-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wild River — 9.4 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.396°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.4-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Wild River track the nearby Gammon Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wild River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wild River located?
Wild River is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 9.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wild River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wild River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wild River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581272 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wild River?
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: Q8000772.