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Hunter Cove — Bays 38.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 568470
38.7 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, Hunter Cove is a bay recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hunter Cove in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568470). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hunter Cove sits at 44.96228° N, 70.71396° W (DMS 44°57′44″ N, 70°42′50″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hunter Cove itself. The ones closest to Hunter Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Cove | Rangeley | 1 mi |
| South Cove | Rangeley | 2.5 mi |
| City Cove | Rangeley | 3.3 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Rangeley | 4.4 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 4.7 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Kennebago Lake | 8.1 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Kennebago Lake | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Hunter Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles north (bearing N) of Hunter Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.962°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hunter Cove track the nearby Quimby Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hunter Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunter Cove located?
Hunter Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hunter Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hunter Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hunter Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568470 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hunter Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 7 other bays in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49380102.