Lovell River — Streams 46.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868189
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Lovell River — a stream — lies 46.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868189, Lovell 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
Lovell River sits at 43.78369° N, 71.15451° W (DMS 43°47′01″ N, 71°09′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.75285° N, 71.30118° W (DMS 43°45′10″ N, 71°18′04″ 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 Lovell River itself. The ones closest to Lovell River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 1 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 1.1 mi |
| West Branch | Ossipee Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Ossipee Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Lovell River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Historical record
The Lovell River is a 9.5-mile-long (15.3 km) river in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of Ossipee Lake, part of the Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lovell River — 46.6 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 (43.784°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lovell River track the nearby Deer Cove bay (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovell River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovell River located?
Lovell River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovell River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lovell River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lovell River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868189 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lovell 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: Q6692222.