Stratford Bog Brook — Streams 41.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 870219
41.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle, Stratford Bog Brook is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stratford Bog Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870219). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stratford Bog Brook sits at 44.72227° N, 71.50981° W (DMS 44°43′20″ N, 71°30′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74806° N, 71.51083° W (DMS 44°44′53″ N, 71°30′39″ 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 Stratford Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Stratford Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Stratford | 0.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Stratford | 1 mi |
| Gay Brook | Stratford | 2.8 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Tinkerville | 3 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Tinkerville | 3.4 mi |
| Gore Branch | Tinkerville | 3.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Percy Peaks | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Stratford | 4 mi |
| Silver Brook | Percy Peaks | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Stratford Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Stratford Bog Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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. Being this far north (lat 44.722°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stratford Bog Brook track the nearby Stratford Bog Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stratford Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stratford Bog Brook located?
Stratford Bog Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stratford Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stratford Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stratford Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870219 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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: Q35422268.