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City Cove — Bays 39.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 564004
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, City Cove — a bay — lies 39.1 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 564004, City Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
City Cove sits at 44.96200° N, 70.64673° W (DMS 44°57′43″ N, 70°38′48″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting City Cove itself. The ones closest to City Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Cove | Rangeley | 2.1 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Rangeley | 3.3 mi |
| South Cove | Rangeley | 3.4 mi |
| Smith Cove | Rangeley | 4.2 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 8 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Kennebago Lake | 8.1 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Kennebago Lake | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside City Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gull Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from City Cove — 39.1 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 44.962°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at City Cove track the nearby Hatchery Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to City Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is City Cove located?
City Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is City Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is City Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies City Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564004 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit City 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: Q33564200.