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Bailey Point — Capes 25.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561446
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle, the cape known as Bailey Point sits 25.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bailey Point as a cape on the Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561446. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bailey Point sits at 44.76506° N, 70.86229° W (DMS 44°45′54″ N, 70°51′44″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bailey Point itself. The ones closest to Bailey Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 2.6 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 3.3 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 3.3 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 3.3 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 6.7 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 8.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Umbagog Lake North | 8.8 mi |
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 9.2 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bailey Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 25.2 miles (north) and you reach Bailey Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 43 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.765°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bailey Point track the nearby Bailey Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bailey Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bailey Point located?
Bailey Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bailey Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bailey Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bailey Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561446 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bailey Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other capes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34648381.