Lower Bay — Bays 45.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 570473
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Sebago Lake quadrangle, the bay known as Lower Bay sits 45.5 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 Lower Bay as a bay on the Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 570473. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lower Bay sits at 43.77619° N, 70.51755° W (DMS 43°46′34″ N, 70°31′03″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lower Bay itself. The ones closest to Lower Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Cove | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | North Windham | 6.8 mi |
| Brown Cove | North Windham | 6.8 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 7.1 mi |
| Hunger Bay | North Windham | 7.3 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 7.3 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | North Windham | 7.3 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 7.4 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 7.6 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 45.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lower Bay; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.776°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lower Bay track the nearby Indian Island (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Bay located?
Lower Bay is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Bay as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570473 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Bay?
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: Q49383844.