Swetts Meadow — Swamps 46.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limington Quadrangle · GNIS 576615
46.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle, Swetts Meadow is a swamp recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in York County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Swetts Meadow in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576615). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swetts Meadow sits at 43.72952° N, 70.70089° W (DMS 43°43′46″ N, 70°42′03″ W).
Features on the USGS Limington Quadrangle
The Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Swetts Meadow. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.9 miles south (bearing S) of Swetts Meadow. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (43.730°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Swetts Meadow track the nearby Black Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swetts Meadow
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swetts Meadow located?
Swetts Meadow is in York County, Maine, approximately 46.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swetts Meadow from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swetts Meadow?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swetts Meadow as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576615 on the Limington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swetts Meadow?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33176534.