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Otis Brook — Streams 30.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 873043
Catalogued on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Otis Brook — a stream — lies 30.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873043, Otis Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Otis Brook sits at 44.13285° N, 71.26063° W (DMS 44°07′58″ N, 71°15′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.16083° N, 71.30361° W (DMS 44°09′39″ N, 71°18′13″ 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 Otis Brook itself. The ones closest to Otis Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 3.1 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 3.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 3.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 3.7 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 3.8 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Otis Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stairs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Maple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Otis 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 (44.133°), 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 Otis Brook track the nearby Iron Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Otis Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otis Brook located?
Otis 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 Otis 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 Otis Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Otis Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873043 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Otis 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.