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Coon Road Swamp — Swamps 25.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 564341
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Casco quadrangle, the swamp known as Coon Road Swamp sits 25.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Coon Road Swamp as a swamp on the Casco topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564341. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Coon Road Swamp sits at 44.08090° N, 70.53450° W (DMS 44°04′51″ N, 70°32′04″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Coon Road Swamp itself. The ones closest to Coon Road Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 1.4 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 1.8 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 2.9 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 3.2 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 3.9 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 7.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 10.1 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 10.4 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 12.3 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 16.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Coon Road Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 25.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Coon Road Swamp; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.081°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Coon Road Swamp track the nearby Nutting Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Coon Road Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coon Road Swamp located?
Coon Road Swamp is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Coon Road Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Coon Road Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Coon Road Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564341 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Coon Road 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: Q33173836.