Bog Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 562678
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Bog Brook — a stream — lies 45.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Kennebec County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958822”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562678, Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.26646° N, 69.89033° W (DMS 44°15′59″ N, 69°53′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31312° N, 69.85671° W (DMS 44°18′47″ N, 69°51′24″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 43 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 2.5 mi |
| Grover Brook | Gardiner | 4.3 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 4.3 mi |
| Mears Brook | Winthrop | 4.5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 4.6 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 5.2 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 5.6 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 5.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bog Brook — 45.4 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.266°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Hutchinson Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 562678 on the Winthrop 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 42 other streams in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34678522.