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Swift Brook — Streams 36.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 873086
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Swift Brook sits 36.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Swift Brook as a stream on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 873086. Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift Brook sits at 43.95785° N, 71.16146° W (DMS 43°57′28″ N, 71°09′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.95889° N, 71.19528° W (DMS 43°57′32″ N, 71°11′43″ 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 Swift Brook itself. The ones closest to Swift Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 2.6 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 2.6 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Swift Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 36.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Swift Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.958°), 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 Swift Brook track the nearby Cream Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swift Brook located?
Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swift Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873086 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swift 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: Q34876026.