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Cape Monday — Capes 24.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 563476
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Cape Monday — a cape — lies 24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563476, Cape Monday is recorded as a cape on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cape Monday sits at 44.06924° N, 70.66339° W (DMS 44°04′09″ N, 70°39′48″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cape Monday itself. The ones closest to Cape Monday:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Point | Bridgton | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Bridgton | 1.1 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 2 mi |
| Bells Point | Bridgton | 2.5 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 3.6 mi |
| Knolls Point | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 4.7 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Cape Monday. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cape Monday — 24.0 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 (44.069°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cape Monday track the nearby Zakelo Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cape Monday
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cape Monday located?
Cape Monday is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cape Monday from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cape Monday?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cape Monday as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563476 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cape Monday?
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: Q34694203.