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Chocorua River — Streams 45.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871678
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Chocorua River — a stream — lies 45.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871678, Chocorua River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chocorua River sits at 43.81702° N, 71.19535° W (DMS 43°49′01″ N, 71°11′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96285° N, 71.26618° W (DMS 43°57′46″ N, 71°15′58″ 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 Chocorua River itself. The ones closest to Chocorua River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 3.9 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 4.1 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Chocorua River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chocorua River — 45.3 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 (43.817°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chocorua River track the nearby Nickerson Mountains summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chocorua River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chocorua River located?
Chocorua River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chocorua River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chocorua River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chocorua River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871678 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chocorua 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.