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Lower Stairs Brook — Streams 30.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872230
Catalogued on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Lower Stairs Brook — a stream — lies 30.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872230, Lower Stairs 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
Lower Stairs Brook sits at 44.14785° N, 71.27757° W (DMS 44°08′52″ N, 71°16′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15389° N, 71.31194° W (DMS 44°09′14″ N, 71°18′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 Lower Stairs Brook itself. The ones closest to Lower Stairs Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 3.1 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 3.4 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 3.7 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 4.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 4.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Stairs Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Otis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lower Stairs Brook — 30.0 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 (44.148°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lower Stairs Brook track the nearby Maple Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Stairs Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Otis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Stairs Brook located?
Lower Stairs Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Stairs Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Stairs Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Stairs Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872230 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Stairs 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: Q35383327.