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Wards Point — Capes 36.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913269
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Wards Point — a cape — lies 36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cape in the United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913269, Wards Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wards Point sits at 43.89591° N, 70.61700° W (DMS 43°53′45″ N, 70°37′01″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wards Point itself. The ones closest to Wards Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Point | North Sebago | 0.7 mi |
| Sanborns Point | North Sebago | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Point | Naples | 2 mi |
| Cub Point | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Bear Point | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Breezy Point | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 5.6 mi |
| Birch Point | Naples | 5.9 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | North Sebago | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Wards Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wards Point — 36.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.896°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wards Point track the nearby Spider Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wards Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cox Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wards Point located?
Wards Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wards Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wards Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wards Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913269 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wards 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.
Wikidata: Q116033709.