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Monk Point — Capes 23.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912749
23.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Monk Point is a cape recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Monk Point in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912749). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Monk Point sits at 44.06840° N, 70.67395° W (DMS 44°04′06″ N, 70°40′26″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Monk Point itself. The ones closest to Monk Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Monday | Bridgton | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Bridgton | 0.8 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 1.2 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 1.5 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 1.9 mi |
| Bells Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Knolls Point | Bridgton | 4 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 4.9 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Monk Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Monk Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 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 (44.068°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Monk Point track the nearby Loon Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Monk Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monk Point located?
Monk Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Monk Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Monk Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Monk Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912749 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Monk 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.