Bear Rock Bog — Swamps 47.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865460
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lovering Mountain quadrangle, the swamp known as Bear Rock Bog sits 47.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bear Rock Bog as a swamp on the Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865460. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/03/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Rock Bog sits at 44.94037° N, 71.37946° W (DMS 44°56′25″ N, 71°22′46″ W).
Other swamps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Rock Bog itself. The ones closest to Bear Rock Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Swamp | Bunnell Mountain | 6.8 mi |
| The Bog | Dixville Notch | 13 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Umbagog Lake North | 18 mi |
| Goose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 20.6 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Stark | 23.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle
The Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Rock Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| North Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 47.0 miles (northwest) and you reach Bear Rock Bog; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.940°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Rock Bog track the nearby Lovering Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Rock Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Rock Bog located?
Bear Rock Bog is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Rock Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Rock Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Rock Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865460 on the Lovering Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear Rock Bog?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 5 other swamps in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34665842.