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Ellis River Reservoir — Reservoirs 27.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 1775805
27.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Ellis River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ellis River Reservoir in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1775805). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ellis River Reservoir sits at 44.12840° N, 71.18452° W (DMS 44°07′42″ N, 71°11′04″ W).
Other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 11 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ellis River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Ellis River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Lake | North Conway East | 9.1 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 11.1 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Wild River | 12.7 mi |
| Conway Lake | Conway | 13.1 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 13.4 mi |
| Silver Lake | Ossipee Lake | 18.1 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Mount Chocorua | 18.1 mi |
| Purity Lake | Freedom | 18.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Freedom | 23.8 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Ossipee | 28.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Ellis River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Ellis River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.128°), 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 Ellis River Reservoir track the nearby Thorn Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ellis River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellis River Reservoir located?
Ellis River Reservoir is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ellis River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ellis River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ellis River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775805 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ellis River 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.