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Pickpole Swamp — Swamps 44.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1911100
Catalogued on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in York County, Maine, Pickpole Swamp — a swamp — lies 44.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1911100, Pickpole Swamp is recorded as a swamp on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickpole Swamp sits at 43.77369° N, 70.66811° W (DMS 43°46′25″ N, 70°40′05″ W).
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Pickpole Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pickpole Swamp — 44.0 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.774°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pickpole Swamp track the nearby Dollar Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickpole Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickpole Swamp located?
Pickpole Swamp is in York County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickpole Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pickpole Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pickpole Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1911100 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickpole Swamp?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33176164.