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Davis Brook — Streams 33.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871765
Catalogued on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Davis Brook — a stream — lies 33.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871765, Davis Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Davis Brook sits at 44.13646° N, 71.36091° W (DMS 44°08′11″ N, 71°21′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13423° N, 71.40230° W (DMS 44°08′03″ N, 71°24′08″ 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 Davis Brook itself. The ones closest to Davis Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 0.1 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.5 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 2.6 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.1 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 3.6 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 4.3 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Davis Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Davis Brook — 33.8 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.136°), 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 Davis Brook track the nearby Dry River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Davis Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Davis Brook located?
Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Davis Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871765 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Davis 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.