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Bear Point — Capes 36.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912170
36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Bear Point is a cape recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 1912170)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bear Point in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912170). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Point sits at 43.90646° N, 70.56061° W (DMS 43°54′23″ N, 70°33′38″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Point itself. The ones closest to Bear Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cub Point | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Thompson Point | Naples | 1.2 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Wards Point | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Breezy Point | Naples | 3 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Cox Point | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Sanborns Point | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 4.6 mi |
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Bear Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.906°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Point track the nearby Cub Cove bay (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Point located?
Bear Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912170 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear 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: Q34665705.