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New Place Cove — Bays 36.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912781
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as New Place Cove sits 36.0 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 New Place Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912781. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
New Place Cove sits at 43.91119° N, 70.55728° W (DMS 43°54′40″ N, 70°33′26″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting New Place Cove itself. The ones closest to New Place Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cub Cove | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 1 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside New Place Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.0 miles (south-southeast) and you reach New Place 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 (43.911°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at New Place Cove track the nearby Birch Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to New Place Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Place Cove located?
New Place Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is New Place Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is New Place Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies New Place Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912781 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit New Place 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: Q49386302.