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Witch Cove — Bays 34.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913178
34.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Witch 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 Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Witch Cove in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913178). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Witch Cove sits at 43.91813° N, 70.60089° W (DMS 43°55′05″ N, 70°36′03″ W).
Other bays in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 32 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Witch Cove itself. The ones closest to Witch Cove:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebago Cove | Naples | 1.7 mi |
| Cub Cove | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| New Place Cove | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Maple Cove | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Naples | 4.5 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Naples | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Witch Cove. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Witch Cove. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (43.918°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Witch Cove track the nearby Inner Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Witch Cove
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Witch Cove located?
Witch Cove is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Witch Cove from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Witch Cove?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Witch Cove as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913178 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Witch 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: Q33625971.