Jamaica Point — Capes 47.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 568759
Catalogued on the USGS Rome quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Jamaica Point — a cape — lies 47.5 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 568759, Jamaica 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
Jamaica Point sits at 44.55840° N, 69.84922° W (DMS 44°33′30″ N, 69°50′57″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jamaica Point itself. The ones closest to Jamaica Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Rome | 0.9 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 1.5 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 1.5 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 1.5 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 2.1 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 2.5 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 2.7 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 3.7 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Jamaica Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jamaica Point — 47.5 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 (44.558°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jamaica Point track the nearby Chute Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jamaica Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jamaica Point located?
Jamaica Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jamaica Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jamaica Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jamaica Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568759 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jamaica 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: Q34948240.