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Witham Bog — Lakes 31.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 578622
31.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle, Witham Bog is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Witham Bog in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578622). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Witham Bog sits at 44.84401° N, 70.60127° W (DMS 44°50′38″ N, 70°36′05″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Witham Bog itself. The ones closest to Witham Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 2.8 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3 mi |
| Round Pond | Houghton | 3.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 3.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Houghton | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Witham Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Witham Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 44.844°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Witham Bog track the nearby Swift River Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Witham Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Witham Bog located?
Witham Bog is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Witham Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Witham Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Witham Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578622 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Witham 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.