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Stimpsons Point — Capes 29.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913109
29.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Stimpsons Point is a cape recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stimpsons Point in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913109). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stimpsons Point sits at 43.98674° N, 70.63062° W (DMS 43°59′12″ N, 70°37′50″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stimpsons Point itself. The ones closest to Stimpsons Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keoka Point | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 1 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Point | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 2.3 mi |
| Breezy Point | Naples | 3.6 mi |
| Abners Nose | Bridgton | 4.3 mi |
| Adams Point | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Salmon Point | Bridgton | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Stimpsons Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Skid Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Muddy River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Stimpsons Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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 (43.987°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stimpsons Point track the nearby Mast Cove bay (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stimpsons Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stimpsons Point located?
Stimpsons Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stimpsons Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stimpsons Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stimpsons Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913109 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stimpsons Point?
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.