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Swimming Bog — Swamps 21.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 576621
21.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Swimming 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 Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Swimming Bog in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576621). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swimming Bog sits at 44.10312° N, 70.90673° W (DMS 44°06′11″ N, 70°54′24″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Swimming Bog itself. The ones closest to Swimming Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 6.4 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 11.6 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | East Stoneham | 13.7 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 14.3 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | East Stoneham | 15.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 15.9 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 16.5 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 16.7 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 17.5 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 18 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Swimming Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Swimming Bog. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 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 (44.103°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Swimming Bog track the nearby Prays Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swimming Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swimming Bog located?
Swimming Bog is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swimming Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swimming Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swimming Bog as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576621 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swimming 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: Q33176537.