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North Branch Stearns Brook — Streams 18.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 572293
Catalogued on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, North Branch Stearns Brook — a stream — lies 18.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572293, North Branch Stearns Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/22/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Branch Stearns Brook sits at 44.53298° N, 71.10697° W (DMS 44°31′59″ N, 71°06′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55124° N, 71.00571° W (DMS 44°33′04″ N, 71°00′21″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Branch Stearns Brook itself. The ones closest to North Branch Stearns Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 0 mi |
| Alder Brook | Success Pond | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 2.9 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 3.2 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 3.2 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Milan | 3.3 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Milan | 4.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 4.3 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Success Pond | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside North Branch Stearns Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Branch Stearns Brook — 18.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.533°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Branch Stearns Brook track the nearby South Branch Stearns Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Branch Stearns Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Branch Stearns Brook located?
North Branch Stearns Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Branch Stearns Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Branch Stearns Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Branch Stearns Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572293 on the Success Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Branch Stearns Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.