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Stanley Slide Brook — Streams 34.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 870139
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Stanley Slide Brook — a stream — lies 34.3 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 870139, Stanley Slide Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stanley Slide Brook sits at 44.37451° N, 71.48119° W (DMS 44°22′28″ N, 71°28′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34278° N, 71.48861° W (DMS 44°20′34″ N, 71°29′19″ 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 Stanley Slide Brook itself. The ones closest to Stanley Slide Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Jefferson | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Jefferson | 0.9 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Jefferson | 1.5 mi |
| Streator Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 1.7 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 2.3 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Stanley Slide Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| The Humps | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stanley Slide Brook — 34.3 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 44.375°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stanley Slide Brook track the nearby Red Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stanley Slide Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanley Slide Brook located?
Stanley Slide Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stanley Slide Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stanley Slide Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stanley Slide Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870139 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stanley Slide 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: Q35368478.