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Shelldrake Cove — Bays 42.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 575369
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the bay known as Shelldrake Cove sits 42.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Shelldrake Cove as a bay on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 575369. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shelldrake Cove sits at 43.84897° N, 70.42644° W (DMS 43°50′56″ N, 70°25′35″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shelldrake Cove itself. The ones closest to Shelldrake Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Cove | North Windham | 0.4 mi |
| Hunger Bay | North Windham | 0.5 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | North Windham | 0.6 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 0.8 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 1.2 mi |
| Camp Cove | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Raymond | 3.7 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 3.9 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Shelldrake Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hunger Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Narrows | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 42.4 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Shelldrake Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.849°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shelldrake Cove track the nearby Shelldrake Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shelldrake Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelldrake Cove located?
Shelldrake Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shelldrake Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shelldrake Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shelldrake Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575369 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shelldrake 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: Q49391808.