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Mast Cove — Bays 29.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 570883
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Mast Cove — a bay — lies 29.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570883, Mast Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mast Cove sits at 43.98979° N, 70.64089° W (DMS 43°59′23″ N, 70°38′27″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mast Cove itself. The ones closest to Mast Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cove | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 3.7 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Wards Cove | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bridgton | 4.1 mi |
| Little Cove | Bridgton | 4.1 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 5.3 mi |
| Loon Cove | North Sebago | 5.8 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 6.8 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Mast Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skid Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mast Cove — 29.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.990°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mast Cove track the nearby Pine Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mast Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skid Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mast Cove located?
Mast Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mast Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mast Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mast Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570883 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mast 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: Q49384610.