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Greenvale Cove — Bays 37.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 567301
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Greenvale Cove — a bay — lies 37.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567301, Greenvale Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greenvale Cove sits at 44.93228° N, 70.63507° W (DMS 44°55′56″ N, 70°38′06″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Greenvale Cove itself. The ones closest to Greenvale Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Cove | Rangeley | 2.1 mi |
| South Cove | Rangeley | 3 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Rangeley | 4.4 mi |
| Smith Cove | Rangeley | 5.1 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 9 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Kennebago Lake | 10.2 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Kennebago Lake | 11.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Greenvale Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Greenvale Cove — 37.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.932°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greenvale Cove track the nearby Nile Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greenvale Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenvale Cove located?
Greenvale Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greenvale Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greenvale Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greenvale Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567301 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greenvale Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 7 other bays in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33588496.