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Sandy Cove — Bays 34.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 574878
34.0 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Sandy Cove is a bay recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sandy Cove in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574878). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sandy Cove sits at 44.89450° N, 70.84563° W (DMS 44°53′40″ N, 70°50′44″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sandy Cove itself. The ones closest to Sandy Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 2.7 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Oquossoc | 2.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 3.3 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 6.3 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Richardson Pond | 7 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 9.6 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 10 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 10.1 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 11.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Sandy Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.0 miles north (bearing N) of Sandy Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.894°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sandy Cove track the nearby Black Point cape (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sandy Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandy Cove located?
Sandy Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sandy Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles north (bearing N) 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 574878 on the Oquossoc 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 20 other bays in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49391014.