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Birch Point — Capes 34.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 562335
34.9 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Birch Point is a cape recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Birch Point in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562335). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Point sits at 44.90867° N, 70.82813° W (DMS 44°54′31″ N, 70°49′41″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Point itself. The ones closest to Birch Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 0.9 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Oquossoc | 2.9 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 7.9 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 8.3 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 8.9 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 10 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.9 miles north (bearing N) of Birch Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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. Being this far north (lat 44.909°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Point track the nearby Brandy Point cape (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Point located?
Birch Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles north (bearing N) 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 562335 on the Oquossoc 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other capes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34810113.