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Schooner Cove — Bays 37.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913035
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Schooner Cove — a bay — lies 37.7 miles south-southeast 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 1913035, Schooner Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Schooner Cove sits at 43.89369° N, 70.52033° W (DMS 43°53′37″ N, 70°31′13″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Schooner Cove itself. The ones closest to Schooner Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 1.1 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 1.7 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Schooner Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Schooner Cove — 37.7 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 (43.894°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Schooner Cove track the nearby Burnell Cove bay (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Schooner Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Schooner Cove located?
Schooner Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Schooner Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Schooner Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Schooner Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913035 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Schooner 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: Q49391327.