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Fogg Brook — Streams 26.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866906
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the stream known as Fogg Brook sits 26.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fogg Brook as a stream on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866906. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fogg Brook sits at 44.53283° N, 71.29063° W (DMS 44°31′58″ N, 71°17′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53083° N, 71.32806° W (DMS 44°31′51″ N, 71°19′41″ 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 Fogg Brook itself. The ones closest to Fogg Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fifield Brook | West Milan | 1 mi |
| Betty Brook | West Milan | 1.3 mi |
| One Mile Brook | West Milan | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | West Milan | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Mount Crescent | 2.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | West Milan | 2.8 mi |
| Cedar Brook | West Milan | 3 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Mount Crescent | 3.9 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Berlin | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Fogg Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 26.3 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Fogg Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 45 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 44.533°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fogg Brook track the nearby Fifield Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fogg Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fogg Brook located?
Fogg Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fogg Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fogg Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fogg Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866906 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fogg 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.