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Silver Stream — Streams 18.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 575470
Catalogued on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Silver Stream — a stream — lies 18.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575470, Silver Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Silver Stream sits at 44.58672° N, 71.05619° W (DMS 44°35′12″ N, 71°03′22″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.57266° N, 70.97104° W (DMS 44°34′22″ N, 70°58′16″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire
Oxford County, NH contains 26 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Silver Stream itself. The ones closest to Silver Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 1.7 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 13.6 mi |
| Wild River | Gilead | 13.7 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 17.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 20.6 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 20.9 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 21 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 22.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 22.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Silver Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Silver Stream — 18.2 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.587°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Silver Stream track the nearby Blackstrap Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Silver Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Stream located?
Silver Stream is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Silver Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Silver Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Silver Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575470 on the Success Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Silver Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 25 other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire.