Whiteface Intervale — Basins 46.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872918
One of only 11 basins catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Whiteface Intervale lies on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire — 46.9 miles southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whiteface Intervale as a basin on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872918. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whiteface Intervale sits at 43.88563° N, 71.39757° W (DMS 43°53′08″ N, 71°23′51″ W).
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Whiteface Intervale. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Neal Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Young Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 basins catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Whiteface Intervale ranks #8 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 27%).
- 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
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 46.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Whiteface Intervale; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.886°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whiteface Intervale track the nearby Captain Neal Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whiteface Intervale
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Neal Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whiteface Intervale located?
Whiteface Intervale is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whiteface Intervale from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whiteface Intervale?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whiteface Intervale as a basin, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872918 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whiteface Intervale?
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: Q49342301.