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Wrights Point — Capes 32.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913189
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the cape known as Wrights Point sits 32.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Wrights Point as a cape on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1913189. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wrights Point sits at 43.94368° N, 70.74089° W (DMS 43°56′37″ N, 70°44′27″ W).
Other capes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 35 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wrights Point itself. The ones closest to Wrights Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stimpsons Point | North Sebago | 6.2 mi |
| Long Point | Bridgton | 6.7 mi |
| Cox Point | North Sebago | 6.8 mi |
| Kellys Point | Bridgton | 6.9 mi |
| Wards Point | Naples | 7 mi |
| Sanborns Point | North Sebago | 7.1 mi |
| Keoka Point | Naples | 7.1 mi |
| Bear Point | Bridgton | 7.1 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Naples | 7.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Naples | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Wrights Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 32.0 miles (south) and you reach Wrights Point; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.944°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wrights Point track the nearby Hancock Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wrights Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wrights Point located?
Wrights Point is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wrights Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wrights Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wrights Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913189 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wrights 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.