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Adams Point — Capes 25.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912127
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the cape known as Adams Point sits 25.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Adams Point as a cape on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912127. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adams Point sits at 44.04813° N, 70.66339° W (DMS 44°02′53″ N, 70°39′48″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adams Point itself. The ones closest to Adams Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 0.7 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 0.7 mi |
| Cape Monday | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Monk Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Bells Point | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Keoka Point | Naples | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Adams Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 25.4 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Adams Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.048°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Adams Point track the nearby Mosquito Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adams Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adams Point located?
Adams Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 25.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adams Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adams Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adams Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912127 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adams Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 34 other capes in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34638928.