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Stony Brook — Streams 35.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872747
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle, the stream known as Stony Brook sits 35.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5093211”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stony Brook as a stream on the Bartlett topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872747. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.07646° N, 71.33563° W (DMS 44°04′35″ N, 71°20′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05333° N, 71.34611° W (DMS 44°03′12″ N, 71°20′46″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 0.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 2.4 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 2.7 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 4.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 35.3 miles (southwest) and you reach Stony Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.076°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Hart Ledge bench terrace (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) 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 872747 on the Bartlett 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: Q35400096.