Black Ash Swamp — Swamps 47.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 562383
47.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Black Ash Swamp 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 Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Ash Swamp in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562383). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Ash Swamp sits at 44.16091° N, 69.89310° W (DMS 44°09′39″ N, 69°53′35″ W).
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Black Ash Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Black Ash Swamp. 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 (44.161°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Ash Swamp track the nearby Potters Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Ash Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Ash Swamp located?
Black Ash Swamp is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Ash Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Ash Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Ash Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562383 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Ash Swamp?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33173006.