Austin Bog — Swamps 47.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 561357
47.0 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle, Austin Bog is a swamp recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Austin Bog in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561357). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Austin Bog sits at 44.48646° N, 69.84338° W (DMS 44°29′11″ N, 69°50′36″ W).
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Austin Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.0 miles east (bearing E) of Austin Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.486°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Austin Bog track the nearby Hamilton Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Austin Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Austin Bog located?
Austin Bog is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Austin Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Austin Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Austin Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561357 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Austin Bog?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33172236.