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Krams Point — Capes 39.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 569278
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Krams Point — a cape — lies 39.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569278, Krams Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Krams Point sits at 43.89646° N, 70.41144° W (DMS 43°53′47″ N, 70°24′41″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Krams Point itself. The ones closest to Krams Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Point | Raymond | 0.9 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 2.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Whites Point | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 5 mi |
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 5.2 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Krams Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Krams Point — 39.8 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.896°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Krams Point track the nearby Hayden Bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Krams Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Krams Point located?
Krams Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 39.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Krams Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Krams Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Krams Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569278 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Krams 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.