Bog Brook — Streams 42.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865741
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bog Brook — a stream — lies 42.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865741, Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 01/19/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.81675° N, 71.43145° W (DMS 44°49′00″ N, 71°25′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78972° N, 71.44208° W (DMS 44°47′23″ N, 71°26′31″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Moran Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Bunnell Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Pike Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Bunnell Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.2 mi |
| Read Brook | Lovering Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Annis Brook | Dixville Notch | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bog Brook — 42.5 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
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 44.817°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Uran Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 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 865741 on the Bunnell Mountain 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.