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Beaver Bog — Lakes 41.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 561886
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Beaver Bog — a lake — lies 41.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561886, Beaver Bog is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Bog sits at 45.00736° N, 70.73805° W (DMS 45°00′26″ N, 70°44′17″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Bog itself. The ones closest to Beaver Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 1.2 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 1.3 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 2 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Oquossoc | 2.2 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Kennebago | 3.3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Bog — 41.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.007°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Bog track the nearby Secret Bog lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Bog located?
Beaver Bog is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561886 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver Bog?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 97 other lakes in Franklin County, Maine.