Stony Brook — Streams 40.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872750
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Stony Brook sits 40.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5093213”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stony Brook as a stream on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872750. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 43.91535° N, 71.24063° W (DMS 43°54′55″ N, 71°14′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94007° N, 71.26452° W (DMS 43°56′24″ N, 71°15′52″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.5 mi |
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.6 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Stony Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.915°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Lonely Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 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 872750 on the Silver 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: Q35400083.