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Sleeper Brook — Streams 33.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872672
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Sleeper Brook sits 33.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sleeper Brook as a stream on the Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872672. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sleeper Brook sits at 44.14118° N, 71.36063° W (DMS 44°08′28″ N, 71°21′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14222° N, 71.32500° W (DMS 44°08′32″ N, 71°19′30″ 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 Sleeper Brook itself. The ones closest to Sleeper Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 0.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 2 mi |
| Webster Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 2.9 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 3.9 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 4.6 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 Sleeper Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 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 | 2.3 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 33.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Sleeper Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.141°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sleeper Brook track the nearby Dry River stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sleeper Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sleeper Brook located?
Sleeper Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sleeper Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sleeper Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sleeper Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872672 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sleeper 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: Q35262329.