Hersom Point — Capes 45.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 563383
Catalogued on the USGS Rome quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Hersom Point — a cape — lies 45.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563383, Hersom 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
Hersom Point sits at 44.52562° N, 69.87283° W (DMS 44°31′32″ N, 69°52′22″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hersom Point itself. The ones closest to Hersom Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Rome | 0.7 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 2 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 2.5 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 2.7 mi |
| Stony Point | Rome | 2.7 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 2.9 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 3 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 3.4 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Hersom Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hersom Point — 45.9 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 (44.526°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hersom Point track the nearby Long Point cape (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hersom Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hersom Point located?
Hersom Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hersom Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hersom Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hersom Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563383 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hersom 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: Q34780540.