Bog Branch — Streams 49.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle · GNIS 865690
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bog Branch — a stream — lies 49.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865690, Bog Branch is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Branch sits at 45.03060° N, 71.28258° W (DMS 45°01′50″ N, 71°16′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.06505° N, 71.22202° W (DMS 45°03′54″ N, 71°13′19″ 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 Bog Branch itself. The ones closest to Bog Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 0.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Lake Francis | 0.4 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Lake Francis | 2.3 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Diamond Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Ferguson Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Diamond Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Diamond Pond | 5 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Diamond Pond | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle
The Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bog Branch — 49.6 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 45.031°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Branch track the nearby Cedar Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Branch located?
Bog Branch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865690 on the Lake Francis quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog Branch?
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: Q34678445.