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Turtle Cove — Bays 38.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913229
38.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Turtle Cove is a bay recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Turtle Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913229). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Turtle Cove sits at 43.89452° N, 70.50367° W (DMS 43°53′40″ N, 70°30′13″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Turtle Cove itself. The ones closest to Turtle Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 0.8 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Naples | 1.2 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 1.2 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 1.6 mi |
| Flag Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 2.6 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2.8 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Turtle Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Turtle Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (43.895°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Turtle Cove track the nearby Burnell Cove bay (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Turtle Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turtle Cove located?
Turtle Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Turtle Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Turtle Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Turtle Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913229 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Turtle Cove?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 31 other bays in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33609569.