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Silver Cascade — Streams 33.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872663
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the stream known as Silver Cascade sits 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Silver Cascade as a stream on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872663. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Silver Cascade sits at 44.20618° N, 71.40369° W (DMS 44°12′22″ N, 71°24′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20472° N, 71.38889° W (DMS 44°12′17″ N, 71°23′20″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Silver Cascade itself. The ones closest to Silver Cascade:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Head Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.7 mi |
| Gibbs Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.1 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.6 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.6 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.7 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 3.9 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Silver Cascade. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gibbs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 33.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Silver Cascade; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.206°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Silver Cascade track the nearby Flume Cascade stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Silver Cascade
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Cascade located?
Silver Cascade is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Silver Cascade from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Silver Cascade?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Silver Cascade as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872663 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Silver Cascade?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.