East Branch Bog Brook — Streams 41.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 866689
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, East Branch Bog Brook — a stream — lies 41.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866689, East Branch Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Bog Brook sits at 44.66727° N, 71.53647° W (DMS 44°40′02″ N, 71°32′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.70449° N, 71.46286° W (DMS 44°42′16″ N, 71°27′46″ 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 East Branch Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to East Branch Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Stratford | 1.7 mi |
| Connary Brook | Stratford | 2.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 3.2 mi |
| Slide Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4 mi |
| Potter Brook | Groveton | 4 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 4.4 mi |
| Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 4.5 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Percy Peaks | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from East Branch Bog Brook — 41.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
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 44.667°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Bog Brook track the nearby Gay Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Bog Brook located?
East Branch Bog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866689 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch 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: Q34735235.