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South Cove — Bays 36.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 575831
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle, the bay known as South Cove sits 36.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists South Cove as a bay on the Rangeley topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 575831. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Cove sits at 44.92811° N, 70.69674° W (DMS 44°55′41″ N, 70°41′48″ W).
Other bays in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 8 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Cove itself. The ones closest to South Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Cove | Rangeley | 2.5 mi |
| Smith Cove | Rangeley | 2.7 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Rangeley | 3 mi |
| City Cove | Rangeley | 3.4 mi |
| Echo Cove | Oquossoc | 6.2 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Kennebago Lake | 10.3 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Kennebago Lake | 11.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside South Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 36.4 miles (north) and you reach South Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.928°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Cove track the nearby Rangeley Lake reservoir (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Cove located?
South Cove is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575831 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q49392627.