Cold Brook — Streams 43.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 866265
43.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Cold Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866265). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 43.79369° N, 71.00229° W (DMS 43°47′37″ N, 71°00′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86694° N, 71.02167° W (DMS 43°52′01″ N, 71°01′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 Cold Brook itself. The ones closest to Cold Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 0.3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 1.1 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 1.5 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 2 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | West Newfield | 3.1 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Cold Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (43.794°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Mastin Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866265 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold 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.