Welch Point — Capes 44.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 577984
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Welch Point — a cape — lies 44.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577984, Welch Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Welch Point sits at 44.31674° N, 69.89616° W (DMS 44°19′00″ N, 69°53′46″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Welch Point itself. The ones closest to Welch Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robbins Point | Winthrop | 1.4 mi |
| West Point | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
| Crams Point | Winthrop | 4.6 mi |
| Norris Point | Purgatory | 6.3 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 13.1 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 14 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 14.2 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 14.5 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 14.8 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 15.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Welch Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersey Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Welch Point — 44.5 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.317°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Welch Point track the nearby Hersey Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Welch Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersey Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Welch Point located?
Welch Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Welch Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Welch Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Welch Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577984 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Welch 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.