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Whitneys Point — Capes 31.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1908256
Catalogued on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Whitneys Point — a cape — lies 31.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908256, Whitneys Point is recorded as a cape on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitneys Point sits at 44.86144° N, 70.85285° W (DMS 44°51′41″ N, 70°51′10″ W).
Other capes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitneys Point itself. The ones closest to Whitneys Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Point | Metallak Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Black Point | Oquossoc | 1.7 mi |
| Brandy Point | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Birch Point | Oquossoc | 3.5 mi |
| Portland Point | Middle Dam | 4.5 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| Jackson Point | Middle Dam | 5.5 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Oquossoc | 6.4 mi |
| Rifle Point | Middle Dam | 6.5 mi |
| Bailey Point | Metallak Mountain | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Whitneys Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Toothaker Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitneys Point — 31.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. Being this far north (lat 44.861°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitneys Point track the nearby Mosquito Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitneys Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitneys Point located?
Whitneys Point is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitneys Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitneys Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitneys Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908256 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitneys Point?
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.