Mercer Bog — Reservoirs 45.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Mercer Quadrangle · GNIS 1774732
Catalogued on the USGS Mercer quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Mercer Bog — a reservoir — lies 45.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774732, Mercer Bog is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Mercer quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mercer Bog sits at 44.65964° N, 69.92839° W (DMS 44°39′35″ N, 69°55′42″ W).
Features on the USGS Mercer Quadrangle
The Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Mercer Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Witham Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mercer Bog — 45.9 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.660°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mercer Bog track the nearby Hilton Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mercer Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ladd Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercer Bog located?
Mercer Bog is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 45.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mercer Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mercer Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mercer Bog as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774732 on the Mercer quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mercer Bog?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q34907117.