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Halfmoon Cove — Bays 31.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 567459
31.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Halfmoon Cove is a bay recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Halfmoon Cove in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567459). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfmoon Cove sits at 44.85172° N, 70.87757° W (DMS 44°51′06″ N, 70°52′39″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Halfmoon Cove itself. The ones closest to Halfmoon Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 1.5 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 3 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 3 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Oquossoc | 3.3 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Oquossoc | 6 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 6.8 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 7.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 7.2 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Richardson Pond | 7.7 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Halfmoon Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.2 miles north (bearing N) of Halfmoon Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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. Being this far north (lat 44.852°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Halfmoon Cove track the nearby Black Point cape (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfmoon Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfmoon Cove located?
Halfmoon Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfmoon Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfmoon Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfmoon Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567459 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfmoon 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: Q49378796.