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Town Farm Swamp — Swamps 14.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 1908224
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the swamp known as Town Farm Swamp sits 14.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Town Farm Swamp as a swamp on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908224. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Town Farm Swamp sits at 44.20146° N, 70.71618° W (DMS 44°12′05″ N, 70°42′58″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Town Farm Swamp itself. The ones closest to Town Farm Swamp:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 4.6 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 4.6 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 7.8 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 8.6 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | East Stoneham | 9.5 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | East Stoneham | 9.6 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 9.7 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 11 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Fryeburg | 11.6 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 12.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Town Farm Swamp. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 14.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Town Farm Swamp; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.201°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Town Farm Swamp track the nearby Rice Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Town Farm Swamp
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Town Farm Swamp located?
Town Farm Swamp is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Town Farm Swamp from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Town Farm Swamp?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Town Farm Swamp as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908224 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Town Farm Swamp?
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: Q33176632.