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Middle Brook Bog — Swamps 26.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 571232
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Casco quadrangle, the swamp known as Middle Brook Bog sits 26.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Middle Brook Bog as a swamp on the Casco topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571232. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Brook Bog sits at 44.06085° N, 70.53746° W (DMS 44°03′39″ N, 70°32′15″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Brook Bog itself. The ones closest to Middle Brook Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 1.4 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 1.9 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 2.2 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 4.2 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 5 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 11.3 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 11.7 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 13.2 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 16.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Brook Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 26.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Middle Brook Bog; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.061°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Brook Bog track the nearby Greely Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Brook Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Brook Bog located?
Middle Brook Bog is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Brook Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Brook Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Brook Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571232 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Brook Bog?
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: Q33176038.