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Curtis Bog — Lakes 42.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 564678
42.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle, Curtis Bog is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Curtis Bog in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564678). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Curtis Bog sits at 44.11053° N, 70.04507° W (DMS 44°06′38″ N, 70°02′42″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Curtis Bog itself. The ones closest to Curtis Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 0.6 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 2.2 mi |
| Custer Pond | Monmouth | 3.6 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 4.7 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 7.8 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8.3 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 8.3 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Monmouth | 9.3 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 9.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Curtis Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whitten Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Maxwell Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Kettlebottom | Basins | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Curtis Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.111°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Curtis Bog track the nearby Loon Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Curtis Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Curtis Bog located?
Curtis Bog is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 42.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Curtis Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Curtis Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Curtis Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564678 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Curtis Bog?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.