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Bog Brook — Streams 29.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 562664
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the stream known as Bog Brook sits 29.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bog Brook as a stream on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 562664. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.10979° N, 70.37200° W (DMS 44°06′35″ N, 70°22′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26229° N, 70.35506° W (DMS 44°15′44″ N, 70°21′18″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cool Brook | Minot | 0.3 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 1 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 2 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 2.1 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Oxford | 2.4 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 2.6 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 4.2 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 4.7 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 29.0 miles (southeast) and you reach Bog Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.110°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Cool Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 562664 on the Minot 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34678459.