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Sargent Cove — Bays 24.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 869789
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle, the bay known as Sargent Cove sits 24.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sargent Cove as a bay on the Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869789. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sargent Cove sits at 44.70728° N, 71.05785° W (DMS 44°42′26″ N, 71°03′28″ W).
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Sargent Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 24.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Sargent Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.707°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sargent Cove track the nearby Tidswell Point cape (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sargent Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sargent Cove located?
Sargent Cove is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sargent Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sargent Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sargent Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869789 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sargent Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q49391138.