Hunger Bay — Bays 42.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 568450
Catalogued on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Hunger Bay — a bay — lies 42.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568450, Hunger Bay is recorded as a bay on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hunger Bay sits at 43.85535° N, 70.42061° W (DMS 43°51′19″ N, 70°25′14″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hunger Bay itself. The ones closest to Hunger Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 0.3 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | North Windham | 0.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | North Windham | 0.5 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 0.6 mi |
| Brown Cove | North Windham | 0.7 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 3.9 mi |
| Camp Cove | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 4.9 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Raymond | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Hunger Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Narrows | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hall Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hunger Bay — 42.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.855°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hunger Bay track the nearby Shelldrake Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hunger Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Narrows | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunger Bay located?
Hunger Bay is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hunger Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hunger Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hunger Bay as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568450 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hunger 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: Q49380087.