North Bay — Bays 48.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 572249
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Rome quadrangle, the bay known as North Bay sits 48.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Bay as a bay on the Rome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 572249. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Bay sits at 44.56895° N, 69.82700° W (DMS 44°34′08″ N, 69°49′37″ W).
Other bays in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 7 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Bay itself. The ones closest to North Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Cove | Rome | 3.4 mi |
| South Bay | Purgatory | 22.9 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Purgatory | 23 mi |
| Undine Bay | Purgatory | 24 mi |
| True Cove | Purgatory | 24.1 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Purgatory | 24.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside North Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Foss Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach North Bay; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.569°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Bay track the nearby Snake Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Bay located?
North Bay is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Bay as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572249 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Bay?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other bays in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49386599.