Stony Brook — Streams 43.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 870202
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Stony Brook — a stream — lies 43.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870202, Stony Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 43.81674° N, 71.10229° W (DMS 43°49′00″ N, 71°06′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86972° N, 71.03167° W (DMS 43°52′11″ N, 71°01′54″ 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 Stony Brook itself. The ones closest to Stony Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 0.2 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 0.8 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 1.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 1.8 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 2.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stony Brook — 43.5 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.817°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stony Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stony Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870202 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stony 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: Q35400057.