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Weston Meadow — Swamps 44.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 578277
44.9 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle, Weston Meadow is a swamp recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Weston Meadow in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a swamp in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578277). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Weston Meadow sits at 44.45118° N, 69.88116° W (DMS 44°27′04″ N, 69°52′52″ W).
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Weston Meadow. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.9 miles east (bearing E) of Weston Meadow. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (44.451°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Weston Meadow track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Weston Meadow
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Weston Meadow located?
Weston Meadow is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Weston Meadow from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Weston Meadow?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Weston Meadow as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578277 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Weston Meadow?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q33176724.