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Estes Bog — Lakes 32.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565940
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Estes Bog sits 32.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Estes Bog as a lake on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 565940. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Estes Bog sits at 44.02131° N, 70.39825° W (DMS 44°01′17″ N, 70°23′54″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Estes Bog itself. The ones closest to Estes Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Gray | 2.1 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Minot | 2.7 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Mechanic Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 8.3 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 8.6 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 11.4 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Estes Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 32.8 miles (southeast) and you reach Estes Bog; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.021°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Estes Bog track the nearby Middle Range Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Estes Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Estes Bog located?
Estes Bog is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Estes Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Estes Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Estes Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565940 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Estes 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.
Wikidata: Q33130481.