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Brickett Falls — Waterfalls 16.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871578
16.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Brickett Falls is a waterfall recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Brickett Falls in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871578). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brickett Falls sits at 44.25062° N, 71.03174° W (DMS 44°15′02″ N, 71°01′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Brickett Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bickford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Brickett Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.251°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Brickett Falls track the nearby Mill Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brickett Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brickett Falls located?
Brickett Falls is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brickett Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brickett Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brickett Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871578 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brickett Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.