Cold Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 871707
45.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle, Cold Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871707). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 43.96340° N, 71.46702° W (DMS 43°57′48″ N, 71°28′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96778° N, 71.44611° W (DMS 43°58′04″ N, 71°26′46″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 89 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cold Brook itself. The ones closest to Cold Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 0.5 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.3 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 2.3 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.4 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.4 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.6 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Cold Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 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 (43.963°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Slide Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) 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 871707 on the Mount Tripyramid 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 Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 88 other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire.