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Upper Harvey Cove — Bays 38.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913248
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Upper Harvey Cove — a bay — lies 38.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913248, Upper Harvey Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Harvey Cove sits at 43.88285° N, 70.52033° W (DMS 43°52′58″ N, 70°31′13″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Harvey Cove itself. The ones closest to Upper Harvey Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 1.1 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Naples | 1.2 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Raymond | 1.5 mi |
| Camp Cove | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Harvey Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Upper Harvey Cove — 38.4 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.883°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Upper Harvey Cove track the nearby Rookies Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Harvey Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Harvey Cove located?
Upper Harvey Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Harvey Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Harvey Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Harvey Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913248 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Harvey 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: Q33611303.