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Farwell Bog — Lakes 38.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 566077
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Farwell Bog — a lake — lies 38.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566077, Farwell Bog is recorded as a lake on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farwell Bog sits at 43.92300° N, 70.41394° W (DMS 43°55′23″ N, 70°24′50″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Farwell Bog itself. The ones closest to Farwell Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 2.8 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 3 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 3.4 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 3.7 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 4 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 4.3 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Gray | 4.3 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Gray | 4.8 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Farwell Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Farwell Bog — 38.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.923°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Farwell Bog track the nearby Sucker Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farwell Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farwell Bog located?
Farwell Bog is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farwell Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Farwell Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Farwell Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566077 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Farwell Bog?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 46 other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine.