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Basin Brook Reservoir — Reservoirs 14.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 1775612
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the reservoir known as Basin Brook Reservoir sits 14.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Basin Brook Reservoir as a reservoir on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 1775612. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/03/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Basin Brook Reservoir sits at 44.27095° N, 71.02398° W (DMS 44°16′15″ N, 71°01′26″ W).
Other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 11 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Basin Brook Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Basin Brook Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Lake | North Conway East | 12.1 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Jackson | 12.7 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 21.4 mi |
| Conway Lake | Conway | 21.4 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 23.6 mi |
| Purity Lake | Freedom | 28.3 mi |
| Silver Lake | Ossipee Lake | 28.9 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Mount Chocorua | 30.6 mi |
| Berry Bay | Freedom | 32.9 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Ossipee | 38 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Basin Brook Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bickford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 14.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Basin Brook Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.271°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Basin Brook Reservoir track the nearby The Basin (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Basin Brook Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bickford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Basin Brook Reservoir located?
Basin Brook Reservoir is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Basin Brook Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Basin Brook Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Basin Brook Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775612 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Basin Brook Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire.