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Bear Point — Capes 27.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912171
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Bear Point — a cape — lies 27.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 1912171)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912171, Bear Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Point sits at 44.01868° N, 70.64256° W (DMS 44°01′07″ N, 70°38′33″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Bridgton | 1.1 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Keoka Point | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 2.1 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | North Sebago | 2.3 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 2.8 mi |
| Birch Point | Naples | 3.3 mi |
| Cape Monday | Bridgton | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kellys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bear Point — 27.7 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.019°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Point track the nearby Long Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Point located?
Bear Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.7 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 1912171 on the Bridgton 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: Q34665713.