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Bog Brook — Streams 23.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 562645
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bog Brook — a stream — lies 23.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958830”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562645, Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.44618° N, 70.31117° W (DMS 44°26′46″ N, 70°18′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.41639° N, 70.26639° W (DMS 44°24′59″ N, 70°15′59″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Brook | Canton | 0.2 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Canton | 1 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Canton | 1.7 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Canton | 2 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Canton | 4.2 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Worthley Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Russell Brook | Worthley Pond | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bog Brook — 23.8 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.446°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Childs Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562645 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34678586.