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Whites Point — Capes 41.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 578396
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the cape known as Whites Point sits 41.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whites Point as a cape on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 578396. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whites Point sits at 43.84563° N, 70.47922° W (DMS 43°50′44″ N, 70°28′45″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whites Point itself. The ones closest to Whites Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Cape | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Browns Point | Raymond | 2.5 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Sebago Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Hall Point | North Windham | 3.2 mi |
| Lyon Point | Raymond | 4.4 mi |
| Krams Point | Raymond | 4.9 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Raymond | 5.2 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Naples | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Whites Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Raymond Cape | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 41.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Whites Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.846°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whites Point track the nearby Merrill Isle island (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whites Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whites Point located?
Whites Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whites Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whites Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whites Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578396 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whites 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.