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South Bog — Swamps 36.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 575760
36.3 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, South Bog is a swamp recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Bog in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575760). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Bog sits at 44.92839° N, 70.72868° W (DMS 44°55′42″ N, 70°43′43″ W).
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside South Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.3 miles north (bearing N) of South Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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. Being this far north (lat 44.928°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Bog track the nearby South Bog Stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Bog located?
South Bog is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575760 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Bog?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q35306752.