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The Basin — Basins 15.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872781
One of only 11 basins catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, The Basin lies on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire — 15.0 miles southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Basin in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a basin in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872781). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Basin sits at 44.27756° N, 71.03563° W (DMS 44°16′39″ N, 71°02′08″ W).
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside The Basin. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 basins catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, The Basin ranks #1 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 91%).
- This is one of only 11 basins catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of The Basin. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.278°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Basin track the nearby Hermit Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Basin
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Basin located?
The Basin is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Basin from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Basin?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Basin as a basin, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872781 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Basin?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How rare is basins as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 basins are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q49341074.