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Stearns Brook — Streams 21.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 870154
Catalogued on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Stearns Brook — a stream — lies 21.2 miles west-northwest 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 870154, Stearns Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stearns Brook sits at 44.54395° N, 71.17174° W (DMS 44°32′38″ N, 71°10′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53256° N, 71.10591° W (DMS 44°31′57″ N, 71°06′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 Stearns Brook itself. The ones closest to Stearns Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Stream | Milan | 1.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 2.2 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Milan | 3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Success Pond | 3.2 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 3.3 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Success Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 4 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Berlin | 4 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Stearns Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cates Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Head Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Closton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stearns Brook — 21.2 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 44.544°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stearns Brook track the nearby Oak Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stearns Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cates Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stearns Brook located?
Stearns Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stearns Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stearns Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stearns Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870154 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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.
Wikidata: Q35374394.