Beech River — Streams 47.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 865521
47.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Beech River is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Beech River in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865521). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beech River sits at 43.75730° N, 71.12812° W (DMS 43°45′26″ N, 71°07′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.65424° N, 71.20146° W (DMS 43°39′15″ N, 71°12′05″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beech River itself. The ones closest to Beech River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 0.3 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Ossipee | 1.2 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 2.9 mi |
| Red Brook | Ossipee | 3.1 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Beech River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
The Beech River is a 13.1-mile-long (21.1 km) river located in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Pine River, part of the Ossipee Lake / Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Beech River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.757°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beech River track the nearby Chick Branch stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beech River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beech River located?
Beech River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beech River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beech River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beech River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865521 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beech River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q4879599.