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Thurston Cove — Bays 27.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 870433
Catalogued on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Thurston Cove — a bay — lies 27.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870433, Thurston Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thurston Cove sits at 44.73477° N, 71.08452° W (DMS 44°44′05″ N, 71°05′04″ W).
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Thurston Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thurston Cove — 27.1 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 44.735°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thurston Cove track the nearby Big Island (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thurston Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thurston Cove located?
Thurston Cove is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thurston Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thurston Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thurston Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870433 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thurston Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q49393875.