Blanchard Cove — Bays 46.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 562561
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Blanchard Cove — a bay — lies 46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562561, Blanchard Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blanchard Cove sits at 45.07672° N, 70.67896° W (DMS 45°04′36″ N, 70°40′44″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blanchard Cove itself. The ones closest to Blanchard Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skedaddle Cove | Kennebago Lake | 1.9 mi |
| City Cove | Rangeley | 8.1 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Rangeley | 8.1 mi |
| Smith Cove | Rangeley | 8.6 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 9.8 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Rangeley | 10.2 mi |
| South Cove | Rangeley | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Blanchard Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blanchard Cove — 46.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.077°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blanchard Cove track the nearby Blanchard Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blanchard Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blanchard Cove located?
Blanchard Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blanchard Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blanchard Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blanchard Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562561 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blanchard Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 7 other bays in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33543539.