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Cub Cove — Bays 36.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912334
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as Cub Cove sits 36.1 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 Cub Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912334. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cub Cove sits at 43.90841° N, 70.56117° W (DMS 43°54′30″ N, 70°33′40″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cub Cove itself. The ones closest to Cub Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Place Cove | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 1.3 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 2.3 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 2.3 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Cub Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Cub Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.908°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cub Cove track the nearby Bear Point cape (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cub Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cub Cove located?
Cub Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cub Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cub Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cub Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912334 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cub 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: Q33566659.