Hemlock Point — Capes 48.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 567922
Catalogued on the USGS Rome quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Hemlock Point — a cape — lies 48.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567922, Hemlock Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Rome quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hemlock Point sits at 44.51034° N, 69.81505° W (DMS 44°30′37″ N, 69°48′54″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hemlock Point itself. The ones closest to Hemlock Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Point | Rome | 1 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 2.6 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Point | Rome | 3 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 3 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 3.7 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 3.9 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 4.3 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 4.9 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Hemlock Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hemlock Point — 48.6 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.510°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hemlock Point track the nearby Pine Island (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hemlock Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hemlock Point located?
Hemlock Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hemlock Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hemlock Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hemlock Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567922 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hemlock 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.