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Northwest Cove — Bays 17.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581149
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Northwest Cove — a bay — lies 17.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581149, Northwest Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Northwest Cove sits at 44.16757° N, 70.93340° W (DMS 44°10′03″ N, 70°56′00″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Northwest Cove itself. The ones closest to Northwest Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Bay | Center Lovell | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Bay | Center Lovell | 2.1 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Center Lovell | 2.7 mi |
| Upper Bay | Center Lovell | 5.1 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Casco | 21.6 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Mechanic Falls | 22.6 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 40.1 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 40.8 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 41.3 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 42.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Northwest Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Northwest Cove — 17.9 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.168°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Northwest Cove track the nearby Sucker Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Northwest Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Cove located?
Northwest Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Northwest Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Northwest Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Northwest Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581149 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Northwest Cove?
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: Q49386781.