Snake Point — Capes 49.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 575664
49.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Snake Point is a cape recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Snake Point in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575664). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snake Point sits at 44.56701° N, 69.82200° W (DMS 44°34′01″ N, 69°49′19″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Snake Point itself. The ones closest to Snake Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Rome | 1.1 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 1.3 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 1.5 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 2.4 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 3.2 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 3.8 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 3.9 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 4.6 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Snake Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Snake Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (44.567°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snake Point track the nearby North Bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snake Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snake Point located?
Snake Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snake Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snake Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snake Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575664 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snake 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.