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Baker Bog — Swamps 17.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 1907919
17.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Baker Bog is a swamp recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Baker Bog in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1907919). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baker Bog sits at 44.17090° N, 70.63340° W (DMS 44°10′15″ N, 70°38′00″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baker Bog itself. The ones closest to Baker Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.9 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 4.1 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 4.6 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 5.2 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 5.3 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 7 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 7.9 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 9 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 10 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | East Stoneham | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Baker Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Baker Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 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 (44.171°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Baker Bog track the nearby Island Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baker Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baker Bog located?
Baker Bog is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baker Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baker Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baker Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907919 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baker Bog?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 15 other swamps in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33172309.