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Wildwood Cove — Bays 36.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 578479
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Wildwood Cove — a bay — lies 36.8 miles north 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 578479, Wildwood Cove is recorded as a bay on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wildwood Cove sits at 44.93589° N, 70.84674° W (DMS 44°56′09″ N, 70°50′48″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wildwood Cove itself. The ones closest to Wildwood Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Oquossoc | 2.9 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 5.1 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 6 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Richardson Pond | 6.2 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 9 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 11.8 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 12.1 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 12.5 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Wildwood Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wildwood Cove — 36.8 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.936°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wildwood Cove track the nearby Shelter Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wildwood Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wildwood Cove located?
Wildwood Cove is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wildwood Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wildwood Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wildwood Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578479 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wildwood 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: Q33625331.