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Stalbird Brook — Streams 36.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 870133
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Stalbird Brook — a stream — lies 36.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870133, Stalbird Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stalbird Brook sits at 44.45117° N, 71.52175° W (DMS 44°27′04″ N, 71°31′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43700° N, 71.46453° W (DMS 44°26′13″ N, 71°27′52″ 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 Stalbird Brook itself. The ones closest to Stalbird Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garland Brook | Lancaster | 0.8 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Jefferson | 2.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Lancaster | 2.5 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Bone Brook | Jefferson | 3.5 mi |
| Redman Brook | Jefferson | 3.5 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Groveton | 3.6 mi |
| Webster Brook | Jefferson | 4.1 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Stalbird Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stalbird Brook — 36.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 44.451°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stalbird Brook track the nearby Garland Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stalbird Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stalbird Brook located?
Stalbird Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stalbird Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stalbird Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stalbird Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870133 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stalbird 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.
Wikidata: Q35365680.