Chick Branch — Streams 47.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 2833009
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Chick Branch — a stream — lies 47.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2833009, Chick Branch is recorded as a stream on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/19/2025.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chick Branch sits at 43.75766° N, 71.12154° W (DMS 43°45′28″ N, 71°07′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76592° N, 71.09628° W (DMS 43°45′57″ N, 71°05′47″ 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 Chick Branch itself. The ones closest to Chick Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Ossipee | 1.1 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Ossipee Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 2.7 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Red Brook | Ossipee | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Chick Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chick Branch — 47.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.758°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chick Branch track the nearby Beech River stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chick Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chick Branch located?
Chick Branch is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chick Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chick Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chick Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2833009 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chick Branch?
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.