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Swift River — Streams 45.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 870317
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Swift River sits 45.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “left tributary of Bearcamp River in New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Swift River as a stream on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 870317. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift River sits at 43.83146° N, 71.24701° W (DMS 43°49′53″ N, 71°14′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.89396° N, 71.29646° W (DMS 43°53′38″ 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 Swift River itself. The ones closest to Swift River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Ossipee Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 1.2 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.4 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 1.6 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 2.8 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 2.9 mi |
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 3.5 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Tamworth | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Swift River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
The Swift River is an 8.3-mile-long (13.4 km) river located in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Bearcamp River, part of the Ossipee Lake / Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. The Swift River is located only four miles south of the larger and longer Swift River which parallels the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountain National Forest. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 45.7 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Swift River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.831°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Swift River track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swift River located?
Swift River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swift River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swift River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swift River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870317 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swift 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: Q7656072.