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Pine Point — Capes 31.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1908951
31.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Pine Point is a cape recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pine Point in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1908951). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Point sits at 44.01202° N, 70.47645° W (DMS 44°00′43″ N, 70°28′35″ W).
Other capes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 6 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Point itself. The ones closest to Pine Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abrams Point | Mechanic Falls | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Point | Lake Auburn West | 13.9 mi |
| Salmon Point | Lake Auburn West | 14.8 mi |
| Martin Point | Monmouth | 20 mi |
| Marr Point | Monmouth | 21.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Pine Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 (44.012°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Point track the nearby The Heath lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Point located?
Pine Point is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908951 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 5 other capes in Androscoggin County, Maine.