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Wonalancet River — Streams 43.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872964
43.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle, Wonalancet River is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wonalancet River in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872964). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wonalancet River sits at 43.90313° N, 71.31285° W (DMS 43°54′11″ N, 71°18′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94674° N, 71.39813° W (DMS 43°56′48″ N, 71°23′53″ 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 Wonalancet River itself. The ones closest to Wonalancet River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.4 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 2.2 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.4 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.9 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Wonalancet River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
The Wonalancet River is a 7.6-mile-long (12.2 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. Named after the 17th-century Pennacook sachem Wonalancet, it is a tributary of the southern Swift River, part of the Bearcamp River / Ossipee Lake / Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Wonalancet River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (43.903°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wonalancet River track the nearby Sanborn Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wonalancet River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wonalancet River located?
Wonalancet River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wonalancet River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wonalancet River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wonalancet River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872964 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wonalancet 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: Q8031698.