Cold Brook — Streams 47.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 866266
Catalogued on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Cold Brook — a stream — lies 47.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866266, Cold Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 43.82646° N, 71.30368° W (DMS 43°49′35″ N, 71°18′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.79917° N, 71.30194° W (DMS 43°47′57″ N, 71°18′07″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 1 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 1.5 mi |
| Cold River | Tamworth | 1.9 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Tamworth | 1.9 mi |
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cold Brook — 47.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.826°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Heckel Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.4 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 866266 on the Tamworth 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.