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Kettle Cove — Bays 35.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 569135
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as Kettle Cove sits 35.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kettle Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 569135. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kettle Cove sits at 43.92063° N, 70.54228° W (DMS 43°55′14″ N, 70°32′32″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kettle Cove itself. The ones closest to Kettle Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 1 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 1.3 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 2 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Kettle Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 35.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Kettle Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.921°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kettle Cove track the nearby Dingley Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kettle Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kettle Cove located?
Kettle Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kettle Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kettle Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kettle Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569135 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kettle 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: Q49381519.