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Sloanes Cove — Bays 36.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 1913058
36.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Sloanes Cove is a bay recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sloanes Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913058). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sloanes Cove sits at 43.92841° N, 70.45228° W (DMS 43°55′42″ N, 70°27′08″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sloanes Cove itself. The ones closest to Sloanes Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flag Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Raymond | 2.9 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 3.9 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 4.2 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 4.5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 4.6 mi |
| Hall Cove | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Sloanes Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Sloanes Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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. At this latitude (43.928°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sloanes Cove track the nearby Ai Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sloanes Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sloanes Cove located?
Sloanes Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sloanes Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sloanes Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sloanes Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913058 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sloanes 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.