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Flag Cove — Bays 35.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912433
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as Flag Cove sits 35.7 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 Flag Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912433. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flag Cove sits at 43.92924° N, 70.50783° W (DMS 43°55′45″ N, 70°30′28″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flag Cove itself. The ones closest to Flag Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Raymond | 2.8 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 3 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Flag Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lpon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 35.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Flag Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.929°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flag Cove track the nearby Lpon Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flag Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lpon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flag Cove located?
Flag Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flag Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flag Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flag Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912433 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flag 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: Q33582510.