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Cold River — Streams 48.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 871710
48.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, Cold River is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of Bearcamp River, river in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold River in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871710). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold River sits at 43.82841° N, 71.34146° W (DMS 43°49′42″ N, 71°20′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85674° N, 71.46813° W (DMS 43°51′24″ N, 71°28′05″ 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 River itself. The ones closest to Cold River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 0.5 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Center Sandwich | 1.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 1.9 mi |
| Heath Brook | Center Sandwich | 2.3 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 2.4 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Tamworth | 2.8 mi |
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 2.9 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Center Sandwich | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cold River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Miles Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Braga Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Cold River (Bearcamp River tributary).
The Cold River is an 11.9-mile-long (19.2 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Bearcamp River, part of the Ossipee River and Saco River watersheds. The river lies entirely in the town of Sandwich. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Cold River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (43.828°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold River track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold River located?
Cold River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871710 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
What other names has Cold River been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Cold River (Bearcamp River tributary).
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q14705321.