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Sandy Cove — Bays 25.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1913020
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Sandy Cove — a bay — lies 25.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913020, Sandy Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sandy Cove sits at 44.04368° N, 70.67451° W (DMS 44°02′37″ N, 70°40′28″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sandy Cove itself. The ones closest to Sandy Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cove | Bridgton | 0.9 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 4.1 mi |
| North Cove | North Sebago | 6 mi |
| Wards Cove | North Sebago | 6.4 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 7.6 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 7.8 mi |
| Loon Cove | North Sebago | 7.9 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Mechanic Falls | 8.9 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 9.4 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 10.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Sandy Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sandy Cove — 25.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.044°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sandy Cove track the nearby Abners Nose cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sandy Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandy Cove located?
Sandy Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sandy Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sandy Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sandy Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913020 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sandy 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: Q49391012.