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Portland Point — Capes 28.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 573696
28.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Portland Point is a cape recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Portland Point in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573696). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Portland Point sits at 44.80561° N, 70.89952° W (DMS 44°48′20″ N, 70°53′58″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Portland Point itself. The ones closest to Portland Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 0.4 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 1 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 2.1 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 6.1 mi |
| Pine Point | Umbagog Lake North | 6.9 mi |
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 7.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Portland Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.2 miles north (bearing N) of Portland Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 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. Being this far north (lat 44.806°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Portland Point track the nearby Spaulding Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Portland Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Portland Point located?
Portland Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Portland Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Portland Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Portland Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573696 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Portland Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other capes in Oxford County, Maine.