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Secret Bog — Lakes 41.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 575214
41.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Secret Bog is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Secret Bog in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575214). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Secret Bog sits at 45.00399° N, 70.73131° W (DMS 45°00′14″ N, 70°43′53″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Secret Bog itself. The ones closest to Secret Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 0.8 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 1.2 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Oquossoc | 2.2 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 2.3 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Secret Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.5 miles north (bearing N) of Secret Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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. Being this far north (lat 45.004°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Secret Bog track the nearby Beaver Bog lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Secret Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Secret Bog located?
Secret Bog is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Secret Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Secret Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Secret Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575214 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Secret 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.