Contention Cove, Surry, Hancock County, ME

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Contention Cove, Surry, Hancock County, ME

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Contention Cove, Surry, Hancock County, ME

Place Class

Bay-Harbor

Latitude (decimal)

44.4920212

Longitude (decimal)

-68.4669644

General Note

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

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