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College Swamp — Swamps 24.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 564226
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, College Swamp — a swamp — lies 24.9 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 564226, College Swamp is recorded as a swamp on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
College Swamp sits at 44.08035° N, 70.57145° W (DMS 44°04′49″ N, 70°34′17″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting College Swamp itself. The ones closest to College Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 1.8 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 2.2 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 2.9 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 3.3 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 9.5 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 10.3 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 11 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 15.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside College Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from College Swamp — 24.9 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 (44.080°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at College Swamp track the nearby Porcupine Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to College Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College Swamp located?
College Swamp is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is College Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is College Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies College Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564226 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit College Swamp?
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: Q33173759.