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Banfield Brook — Streams 37.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871443
37.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Banfield Brook 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 Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Banfield Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871443). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Banfield Brook sits at 43.93618° N, 71.15813° W (DMS 43°56′10″ N, 71°09′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93118° N, 71.10257° W (DMS 43°55′52″ N, 71°06′09″ 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 Banfield Brook itself. The ones closest to Banfield Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Ham Brook | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Frost Brook | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 3.1 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 3.2 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Silver Lake | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Banfield Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Banfield Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 (43.936°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Banfield Brook track the nearby Madison Boulder rock pillar (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Banfield Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Banfield Brook located?
Banfield Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Banfield Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Banfield Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Banfield Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871443 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Banfield Brook?
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: Q34650109.