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Cilley Brook — Streams 36.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871683
36.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle, Cilley 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 Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cilley Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871683). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cilley Brook sits at 44.00840° N, 71.27813° W (DMS 44°00′30″ N, 71°16′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02333° N, 71.28417° W (DMS 44°01′24″ N, 71°17′03″ 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 Cilley Brook itself. The ones closest to Cilley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Mill Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.7 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Bartlett | 0.8 mi |
| Champney Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Brook | North Conway West | 1.7 mi |
| Currier Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.2 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.3 mi |
| Big Brook | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Rob Brook | Bartlett | 2.8 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Cilley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Gorge | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Table Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rob Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Cilley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (44.008°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cilley Brook track the nearby Rocky Gorge valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cilley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Gorge | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cilley Brook located?
Cilley Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cilley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cilley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cilley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871683 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cilley 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: Q34702542.