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Bells Point — Capes 21.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912173
21.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Bells 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”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bells Point in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912173). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/14/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bells Point sits at 44.09924° N, 70.69011° W (DMS 44°05′57″ N, 70°41′24″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bells Point itself. The ones closest to Bells Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluff Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Monk Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Cape Monday | Bridgton | 2.5 mi |
| Knolls Point | Bridgton | 3 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 4.2 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 6 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 7.1 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Bells Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Bells Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 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 (44.099°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bells Point track the nearby Smith Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bells Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bells Point located?
Bells Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 21.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bells Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bells Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bells Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912173 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bells 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: Q34668784.