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Bog Brook — Streams 17.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562668
17.3 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Bog Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958826”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562668). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.65284° N, 70.74979° W (DMS 44°39′10″ N, 70°44′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.69978° N, 70.76952° W (DMS 44°41′59″ N, 70°46′10″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 0.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 0.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 2.5 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 3.1 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.3 miles north (bearing N) of Bog Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 30 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.653°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Sawyer Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.3 miles north (bearing N) 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 562668 on the Ellis Pond 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: Q34678594.