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Smith Cove — Bays 38.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 575620
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Smith Cove — a bay — lies 38.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575620, Smith Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smith Cove sits at 44.95811° N, 70.73312° W (DMS 44°57′29″ N, 70°43′59″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Smith Cove itself. The ones closest to Smith Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Cove | Rangeley | 1 mi |
| South Cove | Rangeley | 2.7 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 3.9 mi |
| City Cove | Rangeley | 4.2 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Rangeley | 5.1 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Kennebago Lake | 8.6 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Kennebago Lake | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Smith Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Smith Cove — 38.3 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.958°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Smith Cove track the nearby Bonney Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smith Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith Cove located?
Smith Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smith Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smith Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smith Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575620 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smith 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: Q49392318.