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Birch Point — Capes 30.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912178
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the cape known as Birch Point sits 30.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 1912178)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Birch Point as a cape on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912178. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Point sits at 43.98063° N, 70.60339° W (DMS 43°58′50″ N, 70°36′12″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Point itself. The ones closest to Birch Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Point | Naples | 0.8 mi |
| Keoka Point | Naples | 1.2 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | North Sebago | 1.4 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 1.8 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 2.2 mi |
| Breezy Point | Naples | 2.6 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 3.3 mi |
| Thompson Point | Naples | 4.8 mi |
| Cub Point | Naples | 5.3 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 30.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Birch Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.981°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Point track the nearby Arrowhead Point cape (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Point located?
Birch Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912178 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch 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: Q34810062.