Birch Point — Capes 48.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle · GNIS 562333
Catalogued on the USGS Norridgewock quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Birch Point — a cape — lies 48.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 562333)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562333, Birch Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Norridgewock quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Point sits at 44.63062° N, 69.86089° W (DMS 44°37′50″ N, 69°51′39″ W).
Features on the USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle
The Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Bett | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Birch Point — 48.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.631°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Point track the nearby Pattee Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Point located?
Birch Point is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 562333 on the Norridgewock quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
Wikidata: Q34810161.