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West Point — Capes 43.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 578198
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the cape known as West Point sits 43.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists West Point as a cape on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 578198. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Point sits at 44.27563° N, 69.93283° W (DMS 44°16′32″ N, 69°55′58″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Point itself. The ones closest to West Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crams Point | Winthrop | 1.4 mi |
| Robbins Point | Winthrop | 1.9 mi |
| Norris Point | Purgatory | 3 mi |
| Welch Point | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
| Foster Point | Rome | 16.4 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 17.1 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 17.2 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 17.5 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 17.9 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 18.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside West Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 43.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach West Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.276°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Point track the nearby Horseshoe Island (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Point located?
West Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578198 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West 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.