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Mile Swamp — Swamps 36.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 868428
36.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle, Mile Swamp is a swamp recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mile Swamp in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868428). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mile Swamp sits at 44.61033° N, 71.47203° W (DMS 44°36′37″ N, 71°28′19″ W).
Other swamps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mile Swamp itself. The ones closest to Mile Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 13.4 mi |
| The Bog | Dixville Notch | 13.7 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Bunnell Mountain | 16.4 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Umbagog Lake North | 22.2 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Lovering Mountain | 23.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Mile Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Mile Swamp. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.610°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mile Swamp track the nearby Moore Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mile Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mile Swamp located?
Mile Swamp is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mile Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mile Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mile Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868428 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mile 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: Q49209883.