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Bog Brook — Streams 23.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 871548
23.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Bog Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871548). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.21479° N, 71.19007° W (DMS 44°12′53″ N, 71°11′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24333° N, 71.16250° W (DMS 44°14′36″ N, 71°09′45″ 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 Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Brook | Jackson | 0.2 mi |
| Than Brook | Jackson | 1 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Jackson | 1.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 1.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 3 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 3.3 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 3.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 3.9 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 4.1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Perkins Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Bog Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 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. At this latitude (44.215°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Davis Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 871548 on the Jackson 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 Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34678800.