Horse Point — Capes 48.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 568288
Catalogued on the USGS Rome quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Horse Point — a cape — lies 48.6 miles east-northeast 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 568288, Horse 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
Horse Point sits at 44.54757° N, 69.82338° W (DMS 44°32′51″ N, 69°49′24″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Horse Point itself. The ones closest to Horse Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Rome | 0.5 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 1.3 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 1.5 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 2.2 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 2.6 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 2.9 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 2.9 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 3.2 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 3.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Horse Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Horse Point — 48.6 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.548°), 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 Horse Point track the nearby Stony Point cape (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horse Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horse Point located?
Horse Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horse Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horse Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horse Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568288 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horse 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: Q34935078.