Mayhew Bog — Swamps 48.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 579036
48.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle, Mayhew Bog is a swamp recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mayhew Bog in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 579036). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1990.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mayhew Bog sits at 44.77089° N, 69.95784° W (DMS 44°46′15″ N, 69°57′28″ W).
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Mayhew Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Mayhew Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.771°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mayhew Bog track the nearby Sterry Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mayhew Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mayhew Bog located?
Mayhew Bog is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mayhew Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mayhew Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mayhew Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579036 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mayhew Bog?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33176028.