Wikimedia Commons (File:Personal impressions of the Grand Cañon of the Colorado River near Flagstaff, Arizona (IA personalimpressi00wood).pdf)
Cox Point — Capes 36.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912328
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the cape known as Cox Point sits 36.5 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 Cox Point as a cape on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912328. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cox Point sits at 43.88924° N, 70.62728° W (DMS 43°53′21″ N, 70°37′38″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cox Point itself. The ones closest to Cox Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanborns Point | North Sebago | 0.6 mi |
| Wards Point | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Cub Point | Naples | 3.4 mi |
| Bear Point | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Breezy Point | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 5.6 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 6.3 mi |
| Birch Point | Naples | 6.4 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | North Sebago | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Cox Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Cox Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.889°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cox Point track the nearby Bachelder Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cox Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cox Point located?
Cox Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cox Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cox Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cox Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912328 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cox 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: Q34843389.