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Blaisdell Brook — Streams 41.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 865646
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the stream known as Blaisdell Brook sits 41.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Blaisdell Brook as a stream on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 865646. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blaisdell Brook sits at 43.85007° N, 71.09701° W (DMS 43°51′00″ N, 71°05′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85889° N, 71.12028° W (DMS 43°51′32″ N, 71°07′13″ 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 Blaisdell Brook itself. The ones closest to Blaisdell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrin Brook | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 3.5 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 3.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 3.8 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Blaisdell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 41.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Blaisdell Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.850°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blaisdell Brook track the nearby Bald Ledge bench terrace (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blaisdell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blaisdell Brook located?
Blaisdell Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blaisdell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blaisdell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blaisdell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865646 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blaisdell Brook?
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: Q34676196.