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Blueberry Swamp — Swamps 43.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865679
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the swamp known as Blueberry Swamp sits 43.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Blueberry Swamp as a swamp on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865679. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blueberry Swamp sits at 44.84424° N, 71.41123° W (DMS 44°50′39″ N, 71°24′40″ W).
Other swamps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blueberry Swamp itself. The ones closest to Blueberry Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Rock Bog | Lovering Mountain | 6.8 mi |
| The Bog | Dixville Notch | 8.1 mi |
| Goose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 15.7 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Stark | 16.4 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Umbagog Lake North | 16.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Blueberry Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Carlton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 43.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Blueberry Swamp; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.844°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blueberry Swamp track the nearby Cilley Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blueberry Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blueberry Swamp located?
Blueberry Swamp is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blueberry Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blueberry Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blueberry Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865679 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blueberry Swamp?
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: Q35733907.