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Harlan Swamp — Swamps 22.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 567642
22.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Harlan Swamp is a swamp recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Harlan Swamp in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567642). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harlan Swamp sits at 44.12034° N, 70.55540° W (DMS 44°07′13″ N, 70°33′19″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harlan Swamp itself. The ones closest to Harlan Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 1.2 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 2.9 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 4.2 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 5.2 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 5.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 7.2 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 7.6 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 9.7 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 16.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Harlan Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Harlan Swamp. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.120°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Harlan Swamp track the nearby Moose Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harlan Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harlan Swamp located?
Harlan Swamp is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harlan Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harlan Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harlan Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567642 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harlan 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: Q33175160.