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Black Point — Capes 33.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 562482
33.3 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Black Point is a cape recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Point in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562482). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Point sits at 44.88505° N, 70.84590° W (DMS 44°53′06″ N, 70°50′45″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 1.8 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Oquossoc | 4.7 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 6.1 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 6.5 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 7.1 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 8.2 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Black Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.3 miles north (bearing N) of Black Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 44.885°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Point track the nearby Sandy Cove bay (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Point located?
Black Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.3 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 562482 on the Oquossoc 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.