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Ted Swamp — Swamps 29.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 576698
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Casco quadrangle, the swamp known as Ted Swamp sits 29.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ted Swamp as a swamp on the Casco topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 576698. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ted Swamp sits at 44.01257° N, 70.57228° W (DMS 44°00′45″ N, 70°34′20″ W).
Other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 9 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ted Swamp itself. The ones closest to Ted Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitts Meadow | Casco | 2 mi |
| Perley Meadow | North Sebago | 5.1 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Casco | 7.7 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Raymond | 9.1 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Raymond | 9.8 mi |
| Boody Meadow | North Windham | 13.2 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Gray | 13.7 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Cumberland Center | 15.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Ted Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 29.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Ted Swamp; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.013°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ted Swamp track the nearby Smith Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ted Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ted Swamp located?
Ted Swamp is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ted Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ted Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ted Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576698 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ted Swamp?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 8 other swamps in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33176556.