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Jackson Point — Capes 27.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 568745
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the cape known as Jackson Point sits 27.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jackson Point as a cape on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568745. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jackson Point sits at 44.79478° N, 70.91424° W (DMS 44°47′41″ N, 70°54′51″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jackson Point itself. The ones closest to Jackson Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 0.6 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 1 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 1.3 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Pine Point | Umbagog Lake North | 6.1 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 7.1 mi |
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 8.2 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Jackson Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 27.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Jackson Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.795°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jackson Point track the nearby Horse Beef Point cape (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jackson Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jackson Point located?
Jackson Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jackson Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jackson Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jackson Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568745 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jackson 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: Q34947879.