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Lyon Point — Capes 40.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 570602
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Raymond quadrangle, the cape known as Lyon Point sits 40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lyon Point as a cape on the Raymond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 570602. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lyon Point sits at 43.88396° N, 70.40922° W (DMS 43°53′02″ N, 70°24′33″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lyon Point itself. The ones closest to Lyon Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krams Point | Raymond | 0.9 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 1.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 2.3 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Raymond | 3.8 mi |
| Whites Point | North Windham | 4.4 mi |
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 4.8 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 5.4 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Lyon Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Adams Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 40.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lyon Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.884°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lyon Point track the nearby Bean Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lyon Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lyon Point located?
Lyon Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lyon Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lyon Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lyon Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570602 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lyon 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.