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Browns Point — Capes 39.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 1912222
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Browns Point — a cape — lies 39.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 1912222)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912222, Browns Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Browns Point sits at 43.88202° N, 70.47450° W (DMS 43°52′55″ N, 70°28′28″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Browns Point itself. The ones closest to Browns Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 2.2 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Whites Point | North Windham | 2.5 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 3 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 3 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 3.2 mi |
| Lyon Point | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Krams Point | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Browns Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Panther Run | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Browns Point — 39.3 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.882°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Browns Point track the nearby Hyde Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Browns Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Panther Run | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jordan Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Turtle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Browns Point located?
Browns Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 39.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Browns Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Browns Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Browns Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912222 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Browns 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: Q34818199.