Crams Point — Capes 43.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 564453
43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Crams Point is a cape recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crams Point in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564453). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crams Point sits at 44.25535° N, 69.93283° W (DMS 44°15′19″ N, 69°55′58″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crams Point itself. The ones closest to Crams Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Point | Winthrop | 1.4 mi |
| Norris Point | Purgatory | 1.7 mi |
| Robbins Point | Winthrop | 3.2 mi |
| Welch Point | Winthrop | 4.6 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 17.7 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 18.5 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 18.6 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 18.9 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 19.3 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 20.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Crams Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Crams Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.255°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crams Point track the nearby Richards Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crams Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crams Point located?
Crams Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crams Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crams Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crams Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564453 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crams Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 15 other capes in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34715038.