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Bettys Neck — Capes 37.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 562105
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Bettys Neck — a cape — lies 37.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562105, Bettys Neck is recorded as a cape on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bettys Neck sits at 43.91980° N, 70.46756° W (DMS 43°55′11″ N, 70°28′03″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bettys Neck itself. The ones closest to Bettys Neck:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 2 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Krams Point | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Lyon Point | Raymond | 3.8 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 4.1 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 4.6 mi |
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 4.7 mi |
| Bear Point | Naples | 4.7 mi |
| Cub Point | Naples | 4.9 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Bettys Neck. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bettys Neck — 37.1 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 (43.920°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bettys Neck track the nearby Panther Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bettys Neck
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bettys Neck located?
Bettys Neck is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bettys Neck from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bettys Neck?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bettys Neck as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562105 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bettys Neck?
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: Q34669993.