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Black Point — Capes 31.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 562481
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle, the cape known as Black Point sits 31.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 562481)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Point as a cape on the Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562481. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Point sits at 44.85033° N, 70.85979° W (DMS 44°51′01″ N, 70°51′35″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Point itself. The ones closest to Black Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 2.5 mi |
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 3.5 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 3.7 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 4.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 4.3 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 4.7 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 5.7 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Oquossoc | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Black Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Toothaker Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 31.0 miles (north) and you reach Black 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. Being this far north (lat 44.850°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Point track the nearby Mosquito Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Point located?
Black Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562481 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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: Q34812093.