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Glassby Cove — Bays 28.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 566827
Catalogued on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Glassby Cove — a bay — lies 28.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566827, Glassby Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Glassby Cove sits at 44.77950° N, 71.02563° W (DMS 44°46′46″ N, 71°01′32″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Glassby Cove itself. The ones closest to Glassby Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 0.3 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.3 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 2.4 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 2.4 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 6.6 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 8.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 8.8 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 8.8 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Glassby Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Glassby Cove — 28.4 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.779°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Glassby Cove track the nearby Spillman Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Glassby Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glassby Cove located?
Glassby Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Glassby Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Glassby Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Glassby Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566827 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Glassby 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: Q33585793.