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Burnell Cove — Bays 37.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912235
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as Burnell Cove sits 37.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Burnell Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912235. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnell Cove sits at 43.89869° N, 70.51756° W (DMS 43°53′55″ N, 70°31′03″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burnell Cove itself. The ones closest to Burnell Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 1.5 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 1.8 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 2 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Burnell Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 37.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Burnell Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.899°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnell Cove track the nearby Schooner Cove bay (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnell Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnell Cove located?
Burnell Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnell Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnell Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnell Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912235 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnell 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: Q33560671.