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Pinewold Point — Capes 44.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 565421
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the cape known as Pinewold Point sits 44.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pinewold Point as a cape on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 565421. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinewold Point sits at 44.52173° N, 69.90005° W (DMS 44°31′18″ N, 69°54′00″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pinewold Point itself. The ones closest to Pinewold Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hersom Point | Rome | 1.4 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 1.7 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 2.1 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 3.6 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 3.7 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 3.9 mi |
| Stony Point | Rome | 4 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 4.2 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 4.3 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Pinewold Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 44.6 miles (east) and you reach Pinewold Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.522°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pinewold Point track the nearby Loon Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinewold Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinewold Point located?
Pinewold Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinewold Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinewold Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinewold Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565421 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinewold Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 15 other capes in Kennebec County, Maine.