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Deer River — Streams 40.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871778
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Deer River sits 40.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Deer River as a stream on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871778. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer River sits at 43.88424° N, 71.17729° W (DMS 43°53′03″ N, 71°10′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90667° N, 71.18556° W (DMS 43°54′24″ N, 71°11′08″ 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 Deer River itself. The ones closest to Deer River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest Brook | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Frost Brook | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Ham Brook | Silver Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Freedom | 4.6 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 4.6 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Deer River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
The Deer River is a 2.6-mile-long (4.2 km) stream in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of Silver Lake, part of the Ossipee Lake / Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Deer River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.884°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deer River track the nearby Bimba Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer River located?
Deer River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deer River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deer River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871778 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deer 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: Q5250835.