Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Maxwell Swamp — Swamps 41.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 570931
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Maxwell Swamp — a swamp — lies 41.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570931, Maxwell Swamp is recorded as a swamp on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maxwell Swamp sits at 44.13841° N, 70.04644° W (DMS 44°08′18″ N, 70°02′47″ W).
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Maxwell Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Custer Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Maxwell Swamp — 41.1 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.138°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maxwell Swamp track the nearby Hodgman Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maxwell Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maxwell Swamp located?
Maxwell Swamp is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maxwell Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maxwell Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maxwell Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570931 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maxwell Swamp?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33176027.