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The Bog — Swamps 35.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870368
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle, the swamp known as The Bog sits 35.0 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 The Bog as a swamp on the Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870368. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Bog sits at 44.76213° N, 71.29320° W (DMS 44°45′44″ N, 71°17′36″ W).
Other swamps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Bog itself. The ones closest to The Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 7.7 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Bunnell Mountain | 8.1 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Umbagog Lake North | 10.2 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Lovering Mountain | 13 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Stark | 13.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside The Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 35.0 miles (northwest) and you reach The Bog; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.762°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Bog track the nearby Owlhead Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bog located?
The Bog is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870368 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The 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: Q34668387.