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Long Point — Capes 25.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 570256
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Long Point — a cape — lies 25.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570256, Long Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Point sits at 44.09285° N, 70.50367° W (DMS 44°05′34″ N, 70°30′13″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Point itself. The ones closest to Long Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cape | Casco | 0.3 mi |
| Hayes Point | Mechanic Falls | 0.7 mi |
| Lunt Point | Mechanic Falls | 1.5 mi |
| The Bar | Mechanic Falls | 1.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | North Sebago | 16 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Center Lovell | 21.8 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 49.7 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 51.4 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 52.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 52.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Long Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Long Point — 25.8 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 (44.093°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Point track the nearby The Cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Point located?
Long Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 570256 on the Casco 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other capes in Oxford County, Maine.