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Jersey Bog — Lakes 25.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568813
Catalogued on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Jersey Bog — a lake — lies 25.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568813, Jersey Bog is recorded as a lake on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jersey Bog sits at 44.28144° N, 70.29717° W (DMS 44°16′53″ N, 70°17′50″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jersey Bog itself. The ones closest to Jersey Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 1.4 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 4.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 4.4 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 5.4 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Jersey Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jersey Bog — 25.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.281°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jersey Bog track the nearby Ricker Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jersey Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jersey Bog located?
Jersey Bog is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 25.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jersey Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jersey Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jersey Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568813 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jersey 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.