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South Bog Islands — Islands 37.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 575761
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, South Bog Islands — a island — lies 37.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575761, South Bog Islands is recorded as a island on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Bog Islands sits at 44.93950° N, 70.73979° W (DMS 44°56′22″ N, 70°44′23″ W).
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside South Bog Islands. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Bog Islands — 37.0 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.939°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Bog Islands track the nearby South Bog Stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Bog Islands
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Bog Islands located?
South Bog Islands is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Bog Islands from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Bog Islands?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Bog Islands as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575761 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Bog Islands?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.