True Cove — Bays 43.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 577364
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the bay known as True Cove sits 43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists True Cove as a bay on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 577364. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
True Cove sits at 44.23035° N, 69.94116° W (DMS 44°13′49″ N, 69°56′28″ W).
Other bays in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 7 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting True Cove itself. The ones closest to True Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Bay | Purgatory | 0.8 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| South Bay | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Undine Bay | Purgatory | 1.4 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Rome | 21.2 mi |
| North Bay | Rome | 24.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside True Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 43.6 miles (east-southeast) and you reach True Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.230°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at True Cove track the nearby LeClair Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to True Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is True Cove located?
True Cove is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is True Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is True Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies True Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577364 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit True Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other bays in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33608487.