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Salmon Point — Capes 31.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 1908991
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Salmon Point — a cape — lies 31.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908991, Salmon Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Salmon Point sits at 44.15424° N, 70.25311° W (DMS 44°09′15″ N, 70°15′11″ W).
Other capes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 6 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Salmon Point itself. The ones closest to Salmon Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Point | Lake Auburn West | 1 mi |
| Martin Point | Monmouth | 7.6 mi |
| Marr Point | Monmouth | 7.8 mi |
| Abrams Point | Mechanic Falls | 13 mi |
| Pine Point | Mechanic Falls | 14.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Salmon Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Salmon Point — 31.7 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.154°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Salmon Point track the nearby The Basin reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Salmon Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salmon Point located?
Salmon Point is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Salmon Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Salmon Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Salmon Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908991 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Salmon 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.