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Tyler Cove — Bays 26.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 577517
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle, the bay known as Tyler Cove sits 26.3 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 Tyler Cove as a bay on the Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577517. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tyler Cove sits at 44.74422° N, 71.02980° W (DMS 44°44′39″ N, 71°01′47″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tyler Cove itself. The ones closest to Tyler Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 1.2 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 2.4 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 2.7 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 4.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 4.9 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 7.9 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 8.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 10.5 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 11 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 11.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Tyler Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 26.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Tyler Cove; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 45 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.744°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tyler Cove track the nearby Tyler Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tyler Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tyler Cove located?
Tyler Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tyler Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tyler Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tyler Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577517 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tyler 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: Q33609924.