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North Cove — Bays 31.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912789
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, North Cove — a bay — lies 31.3 miles south 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 1912789, North Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Cove sits at 43.95757° N, 70.69201° W (DMS 43°57′27″ N, 70°41′31″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Cove itself. The ones closest to North Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wards Cove | North Sebago | 0.5 mi |
| Loon Cove | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 5.3 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 5.6 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bridgton | 6 mi |
| Little Cove | Bridgton | 6.5 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 7.3 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside North Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Weeman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Cove — 31.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.958°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Cove track the nearby Wards Cove bay (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Cove located?
North Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 31.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912789 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North 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: Q49386677.