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Shingle Cove — Bays 38.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913054
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the bay known as Shingle Cove sits 38.1 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 Shingle Cove as a bay on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1913054. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shingle Cove sits at 43.88813° N, 70.52033° W (DMS 43°53′17″ 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 Shingle Cove itself. The ones closest to Shingle Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 1.6 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Shingle Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 38.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Shingle Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.888°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shingle Cove track the nearby Battleship Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shingle Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shingle Cove located?
Shingle Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shingle Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shingle Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shingle Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913054 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shingle 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: Q49391894.