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Sunday Cove — Bays 29.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 576527
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the bay known as Sunday Cove sits 29.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sunday Cove as a bay on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576527. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sunday Cove sits at 44.80033° N, 71.00369° W (DMS 44°48′01″ N, 71°00′13″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sunday Cove itself. The ones closest to Sunday Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.1 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.7 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.8 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 3 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 4.1 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 5.2 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 7 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 7.1 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 7.5 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Sunday Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 29.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Sunday Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.800°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sunday Cove track the nearby Rapid River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sunday Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sunday Cove located?
Sunday Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sunday Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sunday Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sunday Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576527 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sunday 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: Q49393221.