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Blackburn Point — Capes 32.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1907934
32.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Blackburn 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 North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Blackburn Point in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1907934). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blackburn Point sits at 43.94313° N, 70.74812° W (DMS 43°56′35″ N, 70°44′53″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blackburn Point itself. The ones closest to Blackburn Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cape | Casco | 15.7 mi |
| Lunt Point | Mechanic Falls | 15.8 mi |
| Long Point | Casco | 16 mi |
| Hayes Point | Mechanic Falls | 16.6 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Center Lovell | 17.1 mi |
| The Bar | Mechanic Falls | 17.4 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 57.1 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 58.2 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 59.4 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 59.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Blackburn Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.0 miles south (bearing S) of Blackburn Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 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. At this latitude (43.943°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blackburn Point track the nearby Hancock Pond reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blackburn Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blackburn Point located?
Blackburn Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blackburn Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blackburn Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blackburn Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907934 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blackburn 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: Q34812305.