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Santiago Bog — Swamps 17.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574908
17.7 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Santiago Bog is a swamp recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Santiago Bog in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574908). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Santiago Bog sits at 44.65784° N, 70.73896° W (DMS 44°39′28″ N, 70°44′20″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Santiago Bog itself. The ones closest to Santiago Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | East Dixfield | 20.6 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | East Stoneham | 23.8 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | East Stoneham | 25.5 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 30.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 31.3 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 31.6 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 34 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 37.5 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 38.2 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Fryeburg | 39.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Santiago Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.7 miles north (bearing N) of Santiago Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 30 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 (44.658°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Santiago Bog track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Santiago Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Santiago Bog located?
Santiago Bog is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Santiago Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Santiago Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Santiago Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574908 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Santiago 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: Q33176301.