Bog Stream — Streams 47.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Mercer Quadrangle · GNIS 562698
47.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle, Bog Stream is a stream recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Stream in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562698). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Stream sits at 44.70367° N, 69.92422° W (DMS 44°42′13″ N, 69°55′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.61117° N, 69.93533° W (DMS 44°36′40″ N, 69°56′07″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 19 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bog Stream itself. The ones closest to Bog Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Mercer | 0.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Mercer | 1 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Mercer | 1.8 mi |
| Witham Brook | Mercer | 2.3 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Mercer | 4.1 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Madison West | 4.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Madison West | 4.7 mi |
| Bog Stream | Norridgewock | 5 mi |
| Falls Brook | Madison West | 5.4 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Norridgewock | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mercer Quadrangle
The Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Witham Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sandy River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mercer Bog | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Bog Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 (44.704°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Stream track the nearby Farrand Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Stream located?
Bog Stream is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 47.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562698 on the Mercer quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other streams in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34678975.