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Bearce Bog — Swamps 21.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 561877
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bearce Bog — a swamp — lies 21.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561877, Bearce Bog is recorded as a swamp on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/12/2013.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bearce Bog sits at 44.12813° N, 70.57589° W (DMS 44°07′41″ N, 70°34′33″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bearce Bog itself. The ones closest to Bearce Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 1.2 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 3.3 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 3.9 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 4.1 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 6.3 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 6.4 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 7.1 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 8.6 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 16.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bearce Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bearce Bog — 21.8 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.128°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bearce Bog track the nearby Moose Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bearce Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bearce Bog located?
Bearce Bog is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bearce Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bearce Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bearce Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561877 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bearce 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: Q33172537.