Long Point — Capes 44.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 570261
44.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, Long Point is a cape recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Point in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570261). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Point sits at 44.54673° N, 69.90144° W (DMS 44°32′48″ N, 69°54′05″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 1.7 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 2 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 2.4 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 2.5 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 2.7 mi |
| Stony Point | Rome | 3.4 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 3.8 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 4.2 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 4.7 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Long Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Long Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.547°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Point track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Point located?
Long Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 570261 on the Belgrade Lakes 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.