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Haines Point — Capes 37.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 567432
37.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, Haines Point is a cape recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Haines Point in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567432). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haines Point sits at 44.93839° N, 70.64618° W (DMS 44°56′18″ N, 70°38′46″ W).
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Haines Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.5 miles north (bearing N) of Haines Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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. Being this far north (lat 44.938°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haines Point track the nearby Nile Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haines Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haines Point located?
Haines Point is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haines Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Haines Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Haines Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567432 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haines Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
Wikidata: Q34773445.