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Hayes Point — Capes 25.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 567820
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Hayes Point — a cape — lies 25.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567820, Hayes Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hayes Point sits at 44.09646° N, 70.48978° W (DMS 44°05′47″ N, 70°29′23″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hayes Point itself. The ones closest to Hayes Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Casco | 0.7 mi |
| The Cape | Casco | 1 mi |
| The Bar | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Lunt Point | Mechanic Falls | 1.5 mi |
| Blackburn Point | North Sebago | 16.6 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Center Lovell | 22.4 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 49.7 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 51.4 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 52.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 52.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Hayes Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hayes Point — 25.9 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.096°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hayes Point track the nearby Haynes Cove bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hayes Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hayes Point located?
Hayes Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hayes Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hayes Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hayes Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567820 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hayes Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other capes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34922497.