Bog Brook — Streams 41.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 865694
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stratford quadrangle, the stream known as Bog Brook sits 41.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5083613”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bog Brook as a stream on the Stratford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865694. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.65061° N, 71.56147° W (DMS 44°39′02″ N, 71°33′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.71611° N, 71.50583° W (DMS 44°42′58″ N, 71°30′21″ 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 Brook itself. The ones closest to Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Bog Brook | Stratford | 1.7 mi |
| Connary Brook | Stratford | 2 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 2.8 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 3.7 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Groveton | 4.4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Groveton | 4.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 4.9 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Stratford | 4.9 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 41.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Bog Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
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 44.651°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Taylor Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865694 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog Brook?
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: Q34678815.