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Haynes Cove — Bays 25.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1908038
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the bay known as Haynes Cove sits 25.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Haynes Cove as a bay on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908038. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haynes Cove sits at 44.09868° N, 70.48839° W (DMS 44°05′55″ N, 70°29′18″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Haynes Cove itself. The ones closest to Haynes Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otisfield Cove | Casco | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Bay | Center Lovell | 21.4 mi |
| Upper Bay | Center Lovell | 22.2 mi |
| Lower Bay | Center Lovell | 22.2 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Center Lovell | 22.4 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Center Lovell | 22.6 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 48.8 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 52 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 53 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 53.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Haynes Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 25.9 miles (southeast) and you reach Haynes Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.099°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haynes Cove track the nearby Hayes Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haynes Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haynes Cove located?
Haynes Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haynes Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Haynes Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Haynes Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908038 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haynes 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: Q49379200.