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Edwards Cove — Bays 29.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565799
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the bay known as Edwards Cove sits 29.2 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 Edwards Cove as a bay on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 565799. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Edwards Cove sits at 44.03813° N, 70.49450° W (DMS 44°02′17″ N, 70°29′40″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Edwards Cove itself. The ones closest to Edwards Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 7 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 7.6 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Raymond | 7.9 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 8 mi |
| Little Cove | Bridgton | 8.2 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 8.5 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bridgton | 8.9 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 9 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 9.3 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Edwards Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 29.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Edwards Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.038°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Edwards Cove track the nearby Crescent Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Edwards Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edwards Cove located?
Edwards Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Edwards Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Edwards Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Edwards Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565799 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Edwards 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: Q33577125.