Deer Cove — Bays 46.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 866526
46.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Deer Cove is a bay recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Deer Cove in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866526). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Cove sits at 43.78980° N, 71.15701° W (DMS 43°47′23″ N, 71°09′25″ W).
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Deer Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.790°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deer Cove track the nearby Lovell River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Cove located?
Deer Cove is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deer Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deer Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866526 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deer Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q34723571.