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Boody Meadow — Swamps 42.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 562743
42.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Boody Meadow is a swamp recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Boody Meadow in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562743). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boody Meadow sits at 43.84924° N, 70.43478° W (DMS 43°50′57″ N, 70°26′05″ W).
Other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 9 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boody Meadow itself. The ones closest to Boody Meadow:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Meadow | Cumberland Center | 6 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Raymond | 6.8 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Raymond | 7.5 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Gray | 9.8 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Casco | 13.2 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Casco | 14.1 mi |
| Perley Meadow | North Sebago | 14.3 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Casco | 20.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Boody Meadow. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hunger Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Boody Meadow. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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 (43.849°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boody Meadow track the nearby Mud Ponds lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boody Meadow
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boody Meadow located?
Boody Meadow is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boody Meadow from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boody Meadow?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boody Meadow as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562743 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boody Meadow?
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: Q33173124.