Stony Brook — Streams 45.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 870206
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Stony Brook sits 45.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5093210”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stony Brook as a stream on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 870206. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 43.82813° N, 71.23757° W (DMS 43°49′41″ N, 71°14′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.78924° N, 71.25146° W (DMS 43°47′21″ N, 71°15′05″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 1.7 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.9 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 2.1 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 3.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 3.3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 45.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Stony Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.828°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Swift River stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 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 870206 on the Ossipee Lake 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: Q35400070.