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Little Cove — Bays 25.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912653
25.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Little Cove is a bay recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912653). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Cove sits at 44.04785° N, 70.65839° W (DMS 44°02′52″ N, 70°39′30″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Cove itself. The ones closest to Little Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bridgton | 0.9 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 4.1 mi |
| North Cove | North Sebago | 6.5 mi |
| Wards Cove | North Sebago | 6.9 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 7.4 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 7.8 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Mechanic Falls | 8.2 mi |
| Loon Cove | North Sebago | 8.5 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 9.4 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 10.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Little Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Little Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 (44.048°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Cove track the nearby Adams Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Cove located?
Little Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 25.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912653 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q49383190.