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Bemis Brook — Streams 33.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871485
33.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle, Bemis Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bemis Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871485). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bemis Brook sits at 44.13812° N, 71.36230° W (DMS 44°08′17″ N, 71°21′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13812° N, 71.40869° W (DMS 44°08′17″ N, 71°24′31″ 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 Bemis Brook itself. The ones closest to Bemis Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 0.1 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 0.2 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Webster Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.4 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 2.7 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Crawford Notch | 3 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 3.7 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 4.5 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Bemis Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Bemis Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 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 (44.138°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bemis Brook track the nearby Dry River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bemis Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bemis Brook located?
Bemis Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bemis Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bemis Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bemis Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871485 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bemis 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: Q34668990.