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Cream Brook — Streams 36.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871743
36.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Cream 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 Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cream Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871743). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cream Brook sits at 43.95479° N, 71.15396° W (DMS 43°57′17″ N, 71°09′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97111° N, 71.18056° W (DMS 43°58′16″ N, 71°10′50″ 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 Cream Brook itself. The ones closest to Cream Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 2.3 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 2.3 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 2.6 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Cream Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Cream Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 (43.955°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cream Brook track the nearby Upper Pequawket Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cream Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cream Brook located?
Cream Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cream Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cream Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cream Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871743 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cream 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: Q34716168.