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Bog Brook — Streams 26.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 865698
26.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle, Bog Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Coös County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5083612”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865698). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.66644° N, 71.17897° W (DMS 44°39′59″ N, 71°10′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.64283° N, 71.07785° W (DMS 44°38′34″ N, 71°04′40″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newell Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.4 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2 mi |
| Lord Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.1 mi |
| Island Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 2.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Dummer Ponds | 4.3 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Milan | 4.5 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.2 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Milan | 5.5 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Teakettle Ridge | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Bog Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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. Being this far north (lat 44.666°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Newell Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) 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 865698 on the Teakettle Ridge 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: Q34678824.