Hatch Cove — Bays 49.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 567746
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Rome quadrangle, the bay known as Hatch Cove sits 49.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hatch Cove as a bay on the Rome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 567746. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hatch Cove sits at 44.52201° N, 69.80977° W (DMS 44°31′19″ N, 69°48′35″ W).
Other bays in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 7 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hatch Cove itself. The ones closest to Hatch Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Bay | Rome | 3.4 mi |
| South Bay | Purgatory | 20.1 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Purgatory | 20.1 mi |
| True Cove | Purgatory | 21.2 mi |
| Undine Bay | Purgatory | 21.2 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Purgatory | 21.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Hatch Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 49.0 miles (east) and you reach Hatch Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.522°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hatch Cove track the nearby Hemlock Point cape (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hatch Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatch Cove located?
Hatch Cove is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hatch Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hatch Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hatch Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567746 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hatch Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other bays in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49379115.