Folsom Brook — Streams 48.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 866913
48.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Folsom Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Folsom Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866913). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Folsom Brook sits at 43.75346° N, 71.16099° W (DMS 43°45′12″ N, 71°09′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76985° N, 71.18793° W (DMS 43°46′11″ N, 71°11′17″ 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 Folsom Brook itself. The ones closest to Folsom Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Hole River | Ossipee Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 2 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Ossipee | 2.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch | Ossipee Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Folsom Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Folsom Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (43.753°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Folsom Brook track the nearby Dan Hole River Reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Folsom Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Folsom Brook located?
Folsom Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Folsom Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Folsom Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Folsom Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866913 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Folsom Brook?
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.