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Pitts Meadow — Swamps 28.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 1912877
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Casco quadrangle, the swamp known as Pitts Meadow sits 28.8 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 Pitts Meadow as a swamp on the Casco topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912877. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pitts Meadow sits at 44.00840° N, 70.61200° W (DMS 44°00′30″ N, 70°36′43″ W).
Other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 9 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pitts Meadow itself. The ones closest to Pitts Meadow:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Swamp | Casco | 2 mi |
| Perley Meadow | North Sebago | 3.3 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Casco | 7.8 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Raymond | 10.8 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Raymond | 11.4 mi |
| Boody Meadow | North Windham | 14.1 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Gray | 15.5 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Cumberland Center | 17.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Pitts Meadow. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 28.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Pitts Meadow; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.008°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pitts Meadow track the nearby Kellys Point cape (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pitts Meadow
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pitts Meadow located?
Pitts Meadow is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 28.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pitts Meadow from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pitts Meadow?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pitts Meadow as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912877 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pitts 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: Q33176174.