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Geneva Bog Brook — Streams 40.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 566734
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Geneva Bog Brook — a stream — lies 40.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566734, Geneva Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Geneva Bog Brook sits at 44.96450° N, 70.56451° W (DMS 44°57′52″ N, 70°33′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94306° N, 70.57861° W (DMS 44°56′35″ N, 70°34′43″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Geneva Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Geneva Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 0.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 3.8 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 4.4 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Geneva Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Geneva Bog Brook — 40.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.965°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Geneva Bog Brook track the nearby Rock Pond Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Geneva Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Geneva Bog Brook located?
Geneva Bog Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Geneva Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Geneva Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Geneva Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566734 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Geneva Bog Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 133 other streams in Franklin County, Maine.