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Rocky Branch — Streams 29.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872579
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the stream known as Rocky Branch sits 29.1 miles 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 Rocky Branch as a stream on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872579. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rocky Branch sits at 44.10257° N, 71.19868° W (DMS 44°06′09″ N, 71°11′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23396° N, 71.29646° W (DMS 44°14′02″ N, 71°17′47″ 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 Rocky Branch itself. The ones closest to Rocky Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 0.1 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 0.8 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 1.3 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 2.9 mi |
| Lucy Brook | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 3.5 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 3.6 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Rocky Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
The Rocky Branch is a 13.1-mile-long (21.1 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
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 29.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Rocky Branch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.103°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rocky Branch track the nearby Mountain Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rocky Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rocky Branch located?
Rocky Branch is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rocky Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rocky Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rocky Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872579 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Branch?
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: Q7355742.