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Sturtevant Cove — Bays 30.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 576469
Catalogued on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sturtevant Cove — a bay — lies 30.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576469, Sturtevant Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sturtevant Cove sits at 44.81366° N, 71.01508° W (DMS 44°48′49″ N, 71°00′54″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sturtevant Cove itself. The ones closest to Sturtevant Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.1 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 2.2 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 2.4 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 3.7 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 4.9 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 5.7 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 6.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 7.2 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 7.3 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Richardson Pond | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Sturtevant Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sturtevant Cove — 30.4 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.814°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sturtevant Cove track the nearby Sunday Cove bay (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sturtevant Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sturtevant Cove located?
Sturtevant Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sturtevant Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sturtevant Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sturtevant Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576469 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sturtevant 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: Q49393142.