Long Point — Capes 46.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 570260
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Rome quadrangle, the cape known as Long Point sits 46.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Point as a cape on the Rome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 570260. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Point sits at 44.52951° N, 69.85950° W (DMS 44°31′46″ N, 69°51′34″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Point itself. The ones closest to Long Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hersom Point | Rome | 0.7 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 2.1 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Point | Rome | 2.1 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 2.2 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 2.4 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 2.6 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 3.1 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Long Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 46.6 miles (east) and you reach Long Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.530°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Point track the nearby Hersom Point cape (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Point located?
Long Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570260 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.