Tilton Brook — Streams 47.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle · GNIS 872818
Catalogued on the USGS Center Sandwich quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Tilton Brook — a stream — lies 47.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872818, Tilton Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Center Sandwich quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tilton Brook sits at 43.86202° N, 71.38702° W (DMS 43°51′43″ N, 71°23′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86000° N, 71.41639° W (DMS 43°51′36″ N, 71°24′59″ 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 Tilton Brook itself. The ones closest to Tilton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteface River | Center Sandwich | 0.2 mi |
| Captain Neal Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.5 mi |
| Heath Brook | Center Sandwich | 1.6 mi |
| White Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.8 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.9 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 2.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Center Sandwich | 3.1 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Mount Tripyramid | 3.2 mi |
| Cold River | Tamworth | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle
The Center Sandwich 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Tilton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tilton Brook — 47.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.862°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tilton Brook track the nearby Whiteface River stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tilton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Captain Neal Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tilton Brook located?
Tilton Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Sandwich topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tilton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tilton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tilton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872818 on the Center Sandwich quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tilton 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.