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Jackson Cove — Bays 32.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912602
32.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Jackson Cove 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 Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jackson Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912602). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jackson Cove sits at 43.95702° N, 70.58006° W (DMS 43°57′25″ N, 70°34′48″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jackson Cove itself. The ones closest to Jackson Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 3.3 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 3.4 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 4.1 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 5.1 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Jackson Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Jackson Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.957°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jackson Cove track the nearby Brandy Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jackson Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jackson Cove located?
Jackson Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jackson Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jackson Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jackson Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912602 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jackson Cove?
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: Q49380575.