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Camp Cove — Bays 41.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 563390
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the bay known as Camp Cove sits 41.1 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 Camp Cove as a bay on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 563390. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Camp Cove sits at 43.84758° N, 70.49839° W (DMS 43°50′51″ N, 70°29′54″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Camp Cove itself. The ones closest to Camp Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 2.3 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 3 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 3.3 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 3.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 3.7 mi |
| Hunger Bay | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Brown Cove | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Camp Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Raymond Cape | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 41.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Camp Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.848°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Camp Cove track the nearby Papoose Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Camp Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Raymond Cape | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| The Notch | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Camp Cove located?
Camp Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Camp Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Camp Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Camp Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563390 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Camp 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: Q33561963.