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West Branch — Streams 45.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 870753
45.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, West Branch is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in eastern New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Branch in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870753). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch sits at 43.80893° N, 71.16245° W (DMS 43°48′32″ N, 71°09′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.84874° N, 71.17156° W (DMS 43°50′55″ N, 71°10′18″ 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 West Branch itself. The ones closest to West Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 3.8 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
The West Branch is a 5.5-mile-long (8.9 km) river located in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is the northern 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
Chapman Inn sits 45.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of West Branch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (43.809°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch track the nearby Bearcamp River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch located?
West Branch is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870753 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West 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: Q7984508.