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Bluff Point — Capes 23.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 562619
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the cape known as Bluff Point sits 23.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bluff Point as a cape on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 562619. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bluff Point sits at 44.07840° N, 70.68090° W (DMS 44°04′42″ N, 70°40′51″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bluff Point itself. The ones closest to Bluff Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Point | Bridgton | 0.8 mi |
| Cape Monday | Bridgton | 1.1 mi |
| Bells Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 1.9 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 2.7 mi |
| Knolls Point | Bridgton | 3.5 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 5.6 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Bluff Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 23.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Bluff Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 40 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.078°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bluff Point track the nearby Loon Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bluff Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bluff Point located?
Bluff Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bluff Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bluff Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bluff Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562619 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bluff Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 34 other capes in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34812763.