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Stony Brook — Streams 31.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872748
31.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, Stony Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5093212”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stony Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872748). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.08868° N, 71.23229° W (DMS 44°05′19″ N, 71°13′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05306° N, 71.23944° W (DMS 44°03′11″ N, 71°14′22″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 1 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 1.3 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 1.9 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 2 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 3.2 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 3.4 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Stony Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.089°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Whites Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 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 872748 on the North Conway West 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: Q35400109.