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Brandy Point — Capes 34.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 562904
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the cape known as Brandy Point sits 34.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Brandy Point as a cape on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562904. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brandy Point sits at 44.89589° N, 70.82840° W (DMS 44°53′45″ N, 70°49′42″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brandy Point itself. The ones closest to Brandy Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 0.9 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Oquossoc | 3.7 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 7.1 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 7.6 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 8.2 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 9.2 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Brandy Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 34.0 miles (north) and you reach Brandy Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. Being this far north (lat 44.896°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brandy Point track the nearby Sandy Cove bay (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brandy Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brandy Point located?
Brandy Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brandy Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brandy Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brandy Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562904 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brandy 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: Q34682353.