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Upper Bay — Bays 12.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581251
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Upper Bay — a bay — lies 12.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581251, Upper Bay is recorded as a bay on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Bay sits at 44.23562° N, 70.89313° W (DMS 44°14′08″ N, 70°53′35″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Bay itself. The ones closest to Upper Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Bay | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Center Lovell | 5.1 mi |
| Lower Bay | Center Lovell | 5.7 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Center Lovell | 7.7 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Casco | 21.5 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Mechanic Falls | 22.2 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 35.8 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 35.9 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 37 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 38.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Upper Bay — 12.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.236°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Upper Bay track the nearby Sheep Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Bay located?
Upper Bay is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Bay as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581251 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Bay?
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: Q33611249.