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Wards Cove — Bays 31.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913268
31.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Wards 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 North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wards Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913268). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wards Cove sits at 43.95285° N, 70.69867° W (DMS 43°57′10″ N, 70°41′55″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wards Cove itself. The ones closest to Wards Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cove | North Sebago | 0.5 mi |
| Loon Cove | North Sebago | 2 mi |
| Mast Cove | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Naples | 5.4 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 5.9 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bridgton | 6.4 mi |
| Little Cove | Bridgton | 6.9 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 7.5 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Wards Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Peabody Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Weeman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.6 miles south (bearing S) of Wards Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wards Cove track the nearby Accomac Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wards Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Peabody Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wards Cove located?
Wards Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 31.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wards Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wards Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wards Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913268 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wards 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: Q33619647.