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Rifle Point — Capes 26.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 574209
26.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Rifle 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 Rifle Point in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574209). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rifle Point sits at 44.77672° N, 70.91230° W (DMS 44°46′36″ N, 70°54′44″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rifle Point itself. The ones closest to Rifle Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 1.3 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 1.7 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 2.1 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 5.7 mi |
| Pine Point | Umbagog Lake North | 6.2 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Metallak Mountain | 6.5 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 8.2 mi |
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 9.2 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 10 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Rifle Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Rifle Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 (44.777°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rifle Point track the nearby Blackcat Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rifle Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rifle Point located?
Rifle Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rifle Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rifle Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rifle Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574209 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rifle 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.