Dan Hole River — Streams 48.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 866465
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Dan Hole River sits 48.8 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 Dan Hole River as a stream on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 866465. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dan Hole River sits at 43.74785° N, 71.14840° W (DMS 43°44′52″ N, 71°08′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.74119° N, 71.20618° W (DMS 43°44′28″ N, 71°12′22″ 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 Dan Hole River itself. The ones closest to Dan Hole River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 1.5 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Ossipee | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 3.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Ossipee | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Dan Hole River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
The Dan Hole River is a 5.1-mile-long (8.2 km) river in the town of Ossipee in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. Its waters flow via the Beech River, Pine River, Ossipee Lake, the Ossipee River, and the Saco River to the Gulf of Maine, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Dan Hole River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.748°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dan Hole River track the nearby Folsom Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dan Hole River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dan Hole River located?
Dan Hole River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dan Hole River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dan Hole River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dan Hole River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866465 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dan Hole 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: Q5213700.