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Spots Point — Capes 38.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 576069
38.7 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Spots Point is a cape recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spots Point in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576069). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spots Point sits at 44.96422° N, 70.79785° W (DMS 44°57′51″ N, 70°47′52″ W).
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Spots Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles north (bearing N) of Spots Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.964°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spots Point track the nearby Echo Cove bay (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spots Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spots Point located?
Spots Point is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spots Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spots Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spots Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576069 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spots Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.