Great Sidney Bog — Swamps 49.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 567179
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle, the swamp known as Great Sidney Bog sits 49.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Great Sidney Bog as a swamp on the Belgrade topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 567179. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Sidney Bog sits at 44.39618° N, 69.78449° W (DMS 44°23′46″ N, 69°47′04″ W).
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Great Sidney Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 49.6 miles (east) and you reach Great Sidney Bog; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.396°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Great Sidney Bog track the nearby Ward Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Sidney Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Sidney Bog located?
Great Sidney Bog is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Sidney Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Sidney Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Sidney Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567179 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great Sidney Bog?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33175023.