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Blasde Brook — Streams 45.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865658
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle, the stream known as Blasde Brook sits 45.0 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 Blasde Brook as a stream on the Tamworth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 865658. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blasde Brook sits at 43.85063° N, 71.26674° W (DMS 43°51′02″ N, 71°16′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85833° N, 71.29167° W (DMS 43°51′30″ N, 71°17′30″ 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 Blasde Brook itself. The ones closest to Blasde Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 0.4 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 3.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Blasde Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 45.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Blasde Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.851°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blasde Brook track the nearby Bryant Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blasde Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blasde Brook located?
Blasde Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blasde Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blasde Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blasde Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865658 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blasde 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: Q34676542.