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Swift River — Streams 33.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872768
Tracing roughly 41 kilometres of Carroll County, New Hampshire drainage, Swift River is catalogued on the USGS Conway quadrangle and reaches its closest point 33.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “right tributary of Saco River in New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Swift River as a stream on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872768. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift River sits at 43.98396° N, 71.12174° W (DMS 43°59′02″ N, 71°07′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01840° N, 71.49397° W (DMS 44°01′06″ N, 71°29′38″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 41.00 km / 25.48 mi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 1.1 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 1.3 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 1.4 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Swift River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Randall Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Grove Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Snake Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Conway Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Snow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
The Swift River is a 25.6-mile-long (41.2 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. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 33.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Swift River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.984°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Swift River track the nearby Red Eagle Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Grove Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Moat 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 33.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swift River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 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 872768 on the Conway 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 long is Swift River?
Wikidata records a length of 41.00 km (25.48 mi) for Swift River.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7656078.