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Stony Brook — Streams 26.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 870203
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle, the stream known as Stony Brook sits 26.9 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5093215”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stony Brook as a stream on the Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870203. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.45700° N, 71.33008° W (DMS 44°27′25″ N, 71°19′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45583° N, 71.37444° W (DMS 44°27′21″ N, 71°22′28″ 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 Stony Brook itself. The ones closest to Stony Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.2 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.7 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Mount Crescent | 0.8 mi |
| Bend Brook | Mount Crescent | 1.1 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.7 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 3 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 4.1 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 26.9 miles (west) and you reach Stony Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
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 44.457°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Spruce Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles west (bearing W) 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 870203 on the Mount Crescent 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 Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q35400147.