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Pine Point — Capes 31.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 573394
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Pine Point — a cape — lies 31.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573394, Pine Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Point sits at 44.14091° N, 70.26256° W (DMS 44°08′27″ N, 70°15′45″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Point | Lake Auburn West | 1 mi |
| Martin Point | Monmouth | 7.8 mi |
| Marr Point | Monmouth | 8.4 mi |
| Abrams Point | Mechanic Falls | 12.1 mi |
| Pine Point | Mechanic Falls | 13.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Point — 31.8 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.141°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Point track the nearby The Basin reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Point located?
Pine Point is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 573394 on the Lake Auburn West 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.