Bog Stream — Streams 43.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 562696
Catalogued on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Bog Stream — a stream — lies 43.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562696, Bog Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Stream sits at 44.43062° N, 69.90255° W (DMS 44°25′50″ N, 69°54′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.38806° N, 69.93306° W (DMS 44°23′17″ N, 69°55′59″ 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 Stream itself. The ones closest to Bog Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Readfield | 1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 2.3 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 2.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Readfield | 2.6 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Readfield | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Belgrade | 3.8 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Readfield | 3.8 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Belgrade | 4.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bog Stream — 43.8 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 (44.431°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Stream track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Stream located?
Bog Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles east (bearing E) 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 562696 on the Readfield 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 42 other streams in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34678955.