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Spillman Cove — Bays 28.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 576051
28.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle, Spillman Cove is a bay recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spillman Cove in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576051). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spillman Cove sits at 44.78366° N, 71.02841° W (DMS 44°47′01″ N, 71°01′42″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spillman Cove itself. The ones closest to Spillman Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 0.3 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.5 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.7 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 2.2 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 2.7 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 6.6 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 8.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 8.8 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 8.9 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Spillman Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Spillman Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.784°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spillman Cove track the nearby Glassby Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spillman Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spillman Cove located?
Spillman Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spillman Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spillman Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spillman Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576051 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spillman Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 20 other bays in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49392787.