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Salter Brook — Streams 39.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872616
39.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Salter Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Salter Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872616). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Salter Brook sits at 43.90802° N, 71.19119° W (DMS 43°54′29″ N, 71°11′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.92117° N, 71.19303° W (DMS 43°55′16″ N, 71°11′35″ 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 Salter Brook itself. The ones closest to Salter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Brook | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Deer River | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Frost Brook | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Salter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Salter Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 (43.908°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Salter Brook track the nearby Ham Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Salter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salter Brook located?
Salter Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Salter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Salter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Salter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872616 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Salter 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.