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Middle Bay — Bays 15.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581123
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the bay known as Middle Bay sits 15.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Middle Bay as a bay on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581123. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Bay sits at 44.18896° N, 70.90229° W (DMS 44°11′20″ N, 70°54′08″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Bay itself. The ones closest to Middle Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Cove | Center Lovell | 2.1 mi |
| Lower Bay | Center Lovell | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Bay | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Center Lovell | 4.6 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Casco | 20.5 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Mechanic Falls | 21.4 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 38.9 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 39.2 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 40.1 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 41.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 15.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Middle Bay; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 27 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.189°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Middle Bay track the nearby Kezar Lake reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Bay located?
Middle Bay is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Bay as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581123 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Bay?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 20 other bays in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49385012.