Brown Cove — Bays 42.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 563046
42.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Brown Cove is a bay recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Brown Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563046). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brown Cove sits at 43.84535° N, 70.41950° W (DMS 43°50′43″ N, 70°25′10″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brown Cove itself. The ones closest to Brown Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Cove | North Windham | 0.4 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | North Windham | 0.5 mi |
| Hunger Bay | North Windham | 0.7 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 1 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 1.3 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Raymond | 3.9 mi |
| Camp Cove | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 4.3 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 5.4 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Brown Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hunger Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Brown Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.845°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brown Cove track the nearby Shelldrake Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brown Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brown Cove located?
Brown Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brown Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brown Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brown Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563046 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brown Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 31 other bays in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33544972.