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East Branch Saco River — Streams 28.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 871827
28.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, East Branch Saco River is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Branch Saco River in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871827). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Saco River sits at 44.09562° N, 71.16452° W (DMS 44°05′44″ N, 71°09′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23646° N, 71.12618° W (DMS 44°14′11″ N, 71°07′34″ 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 East Branch Saco River itself. The ones closest to East Branch Saco River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 0.7 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 1.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 1.8 mi |
| Lucy Brook | North Conway West | 2 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 2.1 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 2.4 mi |
| Gardiner Brook | North Conway West | 2.6 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 2.7 mi |
| Elm Brook | North Conway West | 3.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Saco River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whitten Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The East Branch of the Saco River is a 13.2-mile-long (21.2 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Saco River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean in Maine. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of East Branch Saco River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.096°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Saco River track the nearby Humphreys Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Saco River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Saco River located?
East Branch Saco River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Saco River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Saco River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Saco River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871827 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Saco 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: Q5327927.