Skedaddle Cove — Bays 47.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 575517
47.7 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Skedaddle Cove is a bay recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Skedaddle Cove in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575517). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skedaddle Cove sits at 45.09311° N, 70.71062° W (DMS 45°05′35″ N, 70°42′38″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Skedaddle Cove itself. The ones closest to Skedaddle Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Cove | Kennebago Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Rangeley | 9 mi |
| Smith Cove | Rangeley | 9.4 mi |
| City Cove | Rangeley | 9.6 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 9.9 mi |
| South Cove | Rangeley | 11.4 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Rangeley | 11.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Skedaddle Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.7 miles north (bearing N) of Skedaddle Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 45.093°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skedaddle Cove track the nearby Kennebago Lake reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skedaddle Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skedaddle Cove located?
Skedaddle Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skedaddle Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skedaddle Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skedaddle Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575517 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skedaddle Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 7 other bays in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49392170.