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Waterfowl Marsh — Swamps 6.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581255
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the swamp known as Waterfowl Marsh sits 6.2 miles south-southwest 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 Waterfowl Marsh as a swamp on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581255. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Waterfowl Marsh sits at 44.31812° N, 70.82118° W (DMS 44°19′05″ N, 70°49′16″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Waterfowl Marsh itself. The ones closest to Waterfowl Marsh:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Number Eight Pond | East Stoneham | 2.1 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 9.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 12.2 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 13.8 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 14.1 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Fryeburg | 15.4 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 17.9 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 19 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 20.6 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Pleasant Mountain | 20.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Waterfowl Marsh. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 6.2 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Waterfowl Marsh; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 11 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.318°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Waterfowl Marsh track the nearby New England Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Waterfowl Marsh
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Waterfowl Marsh located?
Waterfowl Marsh is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Waterfowl Marsh from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Waterfowl Marsh?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Waterfowl Marsh as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581255 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Waterfowl Marsh?
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: Q33176697.