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Kellys Point — Capes 29.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912613
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the cape known as Kellys Point sits 29.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kellys Point as a cape on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912613. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kellys Point sits at 44.00063° N, 70.62645° W (DMS 44°00′02″ N, 70°37′35″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kellys Point itself. The ones closest to Kellys Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Bridgton | 0.5 mi |
| Keoka Point | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Naples | 1 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | North Sebago | 1 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Birch Point | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 3.6 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Breezy Point | Naples | 4.3 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Kellys Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Choate Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 29.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Kellys Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.001°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kellys Point track the nearby Long Point cape (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kellys Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Keoka Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kellys Point located?
Kellys Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kellys Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kellys Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kellys Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912613 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kellys Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 34 other capes in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34960852.