East Branch Stratford Bog Brook — Streams 41.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 866696
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stratford quadrangle, the stream known as East Branch Stratford Bog Brook sits 41.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists East Branch Stratford Bog Brook as a stream on the Stratford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866696. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Stratford Bog Brook sits at 44.72755° N, 71.50842° W (DMS 44°43′39″ N, 71°30′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74949° N, 71.48064° W (DMS 44°44′58″ N, 71°28′50″ 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 Stratford Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to East Branch Stratford Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 0.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 1.3 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 2.7 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 3.1 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 3.1 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 3.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Bunnell Mountain | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Stratford Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 41.9 miles (west-northwest) and you reach East Branch Stratford Bog Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 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 44.728°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Stratford Bog Brook track the nearby Stratford Bog Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Stratford Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Stratford Bog Brook located?
East Branch Stratford Bog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Stratford Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Stratford Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Stratford Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866696 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Stratford 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: Q34735993.