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Long Meadows — Swamps 27.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 570250
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Long Meadows — a swamp — lies 27.9 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 570250, Long Meadows 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
Long Meadows sits at 44.03710° N, 70.55617° W (DMS 44°02′14″ N, 70°33′22″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Meadows itself. The ones closest to Long Meadows:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 1.9 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 3.2 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 5.8 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 6.4 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 10 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 12.6 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 13.3 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 13.9 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 15.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Long Meadows. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Long Meadows — 27.9 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 (44.037°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Meadows track the nearby College Swamp Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Meadows
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Meadows located?
Long Meadows is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Meadows from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Meadows?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Meadows as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570250 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Meadows?
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: Q33175983.