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Hayden Bay — Bays 39.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 567813
39.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Hayden Bay is a bay recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hayden Bay in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567813). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hayden Bay sits at 43.90091° N, 70.40811° W (DMS 43°54′03″ N, 70°24′29″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hayden Bay itself. The ones closest to Hayden Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 2.6 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 2.9 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Raymond | 2.9 mi |
| Hunger Bay | North Windham | 3.2 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | North Windham | 3.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | North Windham | 3.7 mi |
| Brown Cove | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 4.4 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 4.8 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Hayden Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Hayden Bay. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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. At this latitude (43.901°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hayden Bay track the nearby Krams Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hayden Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hayden Bay located?
Hayden Bay is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hayden Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hayden Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hayden Bay as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567813 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hayden Bay?
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: Q49379189.