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Loon Cove — Bays 32.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912667
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the bay known as Loon Cove sits 32.4 miles south 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 Loon Cove as a bay on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912667. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Cove sits at 43.93757° N, 70.73284° W (DMS 43°56′15″ N, 70°43′58″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Cove itself. The ones closest to Loon Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wards Cove | North Sebago | 2 mi |
| North Cove | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 5.5 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 5.8 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 6.7 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 7.7 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bridgton | 7.9 mi |
| Little Cove | Bridgton | 8.5 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 8.8 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 32.4 miles (south) and you reach Loon Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.938°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Cove track the nearby Wrights Point cape (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Cove located?
Loon Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912667 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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: Q49383745.