Contention Cove, Surry, Hancock County, ME

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Contention Cove, Surry, Hancock County, ME

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Latitude (decimal)

44.4920212

Longitude (decimal)

-68.4669644

Authoritative Source

U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS). “Archive database of 2021” at U.S. Geographic Information Names System (GNIS) ( https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/download-gnis-data : accessed 31 May 2024).

General Note

USGS uses the term "bay" to encompass any partially enclosed body of water including harbors, coves, bays, etc.

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Ellsworth, Me., Contention Cove 

"Legend has it this spirit was alive and well early in the 17th century, when potential settlers first sailed up the pretty little bay searching for a safe harbor to start a new life. As they lay at anchor surrounded by forested hills near…