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Raymond Cape — Capes 40.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 574059
40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Raymond Cape is a cape recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Raymond Cape in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574059). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Raymond Cape sits at 43.85535° N, 70.49783° W (DMS 43°51′19″ N, 70°29′52″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Raymond Cape itself. The ones closest to Raymond Cape:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whites Point | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 2.2 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 3.7 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Raymond | 4.7 mi |
| Bear Point | Naples | 4.7 mi |
| Lyon Point | Raymond | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Raymond Cape. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Raymond Cape. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (43.855°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Raymond Cape track the nearby Papoose Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Raymond Cape
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fryes Leap | Cliffs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Notch | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Raymond Cape located?
Raymond Cape is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Raymond Cape from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Raymond Cape?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Raymond Cape as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574059 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Raymond Cape?
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.