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Maple Cove — Bays 35.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912703
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as Maple Cove sits 35.9 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 Maple Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912703. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maple Cove sits at 43.91396° N, 70.55228° W (DMS 43°54′50″ N, 70°33′08″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Maple Cove itself. The ones closest to Maple Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Place Cove | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 2 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Maple Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 35.9 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Maple Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.914°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maple Cove track the nearby Birch Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maple Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maple Cove located?
Maple Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maple Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maple Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maple Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912703 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maple 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: Q49384367.