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Biglow Swamp — Swamps 21.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 562256
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Casco quadrangle, the swamp known as Biglow Swamp sits 21.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Biglow Swamp as a swamp on the Casco topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 562256. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Biglow Swamp sits at 44.12146° N, 70.60256° W (DMS 44°07′17″ N, 70°36′09″ W).
Other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 9 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Biglow Swamp itself. The ones closest to Biglow Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Swamp | Casco | 7.7 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Casco | 7.8 mi |
| Perley Meadow | North Sebago | 10.4 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Raymond | 15 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Raymond | 15.8 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Gray | 18.5 mi |
| Boody Meadow | North Windham | 20.6 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Cumberland Center | 22.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Biglow Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 21.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Biglow Swamp; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.121°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Biglow Swamp track the nearby Bog Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Biglow Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Summit Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Biglow Swamp located?
Biglow Swamp is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Biglow Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Biglow Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Biglow Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562256 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Biglow Swamp?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 8 other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33172975.