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South Bog Stream — Streams 36.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 575763
36.4 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, South Bog Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Bog Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575763). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Bog Stream sits at 44.93061° N, 70.73368° W (DMS 44°55′50″ N, 70°44′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.85339° N, 70.68424° W (DMS 44°51′12″ N, 70°41′03″ 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 South Bog Stream itself. The ones closest to South Bog Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 2.5 mi |
| Rangeley River | Oquossoc | 2.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 3.2 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Rangeley | 3.8 mi |
| Toothaker Brook | Houghton | 4 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 4.5 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 4.7 mi |
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 4.7 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 4.9 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside South Bog Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.4 miles north (bearing N) of South Bog Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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. Being this far north (lat 44.931°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Bog Stream track the nearby South Bog swamp (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Bog Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Bog Stream located?
South Bog Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Bog Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Bog Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Bog Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575763 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Bog Stream?
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.
Wikidata: Q35306752.