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Cranberry Cove — Bays 32.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 564458
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the bay known as Cranberry Cove sits 32.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cranberry Cove as a bay on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564458. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cranberry Cove sits at 44.87200° N, 70.89007° W (DMS 44°52′19″ N, 70°53′24″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cranberry Cove itself. The ones closest to Cranberry Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 1.5 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 4.3 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Oquossoc | 4.9 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Richardson Pond | 6.2 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 7.3 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 7.5 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 8.3 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Cranberry Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 32.7 miles (north) and you reach Cranberry Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.872°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cranberry Cove track the nearby Halfmoon Cove bay (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cranberry Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cranberry Cove located?
Cranberry Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cranberry Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cranberry Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cranberry Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564458 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cranberry Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 20 other bays in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33566029.