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Lunt Point — Capes 27.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 570590
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the cape known as Lunt Point sits 27.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lunt Point as a cape on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570590. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lunt Point sits at 44.07452° N, 70.48700° W (DMS 44°04′28″ N, 70°29′13″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lunt Point itself. The ones closest to Lunt Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Casco | 1.5 mi |
| Hayes Point | Mechanic Falls | 1.5 mi |
| The Cape | Casco | 1.5 mi |
| The Bar | Mechanic Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Blackburn Point | North Sebago | 15.8 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Center Lovell | 22.9 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 51.2 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 52.9 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 54 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 54.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Lunt Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 27.3 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lunt Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.075°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lunt Point track the nearby Thompson Lake reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lunt Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lunt Point located?
Lunt Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lunt Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lunt Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lunt Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570590 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lunt 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.