Wikimedia Commons (File:Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. (IA journalofroyalag6184roya).pdf)
Shaking Bog — Swamps 27.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575296
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Shaking Bog — a swamp — lies 27.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575296, Shaking Bog is recorded as a swamp on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shaking Bog sits at 44.01674° N, 70.86229° W (DMS 44°01′00″ N, 70°51′44″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shaking Bog itself. The ones closest to Shaking Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Bog | Fryeburg | 6.4 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 14.7 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 15.1 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 15.3 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 15.6 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 16.2 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 16.4 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 16.8 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 16.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 17.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Shaking Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wood Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shaking Bog — 27.1 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 (44.017°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shaking Bog track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shaking Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shaking Bog located?
Shaking Bog is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shaking Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shaking Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shaking Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575296 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shaking 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: Q33176357.