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Moose Meadow — Swamps 36.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 571604
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Raymond quadrangle, the swamp known as Moose Meadow sits 36.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moose Meadow as a swamp on the Raymond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 571604. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Meadow sits at 43.95619° N, 70.40728° W (DMS 43°57′22″ N, 70°24′26″ W).
Other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 9 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Meadow itself. The ones closest to Moose Meadow:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Meadow | Raymond | 0.8 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Gray | 4.9 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Cumberland Center | 7.3 mi |
| Boody Meadow | North Windham | 7.5 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Casco | 9.1 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Casco | 10.8 mi |
| Perley Meadow | North Sebago | 12.7 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Casco | 15 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Meadow. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Notched Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.3 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Moose Meadow; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.956°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Meadow track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Meadow
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Meadow located?
Moose Meadow is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Meadow from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Meadow?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Meadow as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571604 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose Meadow?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 8 other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33176067.