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The Bar — Capes 24.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 576744
24.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, The Bar is a cape recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Bar in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576744). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Bar sits at 44.11563° N, 70.49200° W (DMS 44°06′56″ N, 70°29′31″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Bar itself. The ones closest to The Bar:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Point | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Long Point | Casco | 1.7 mi |
| The Cape | Casco | 1.9 mi |
| Lunt Point | Mechanic Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Blackburn Point | North Sebago | 17.4 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Center Lovell | 22.1 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 48.4 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 50.2 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 51.3 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 51.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside The Bar. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of The Bar. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 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 (44.116°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Bar track the nearby Wardwell Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Bar
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bar located?
The Bar is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Bar from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Bar?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Bar as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576744 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Bar?
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.