Babcocks Point

Babcocks Point is a cape in , , . Babcocks Point is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
  • Type: Cape
  • Description: cape in Knox County, Maine, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Babcock Point”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Indian Island Light and Rockland Breakwater.

Islet
Photo: CMSWoman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a lighthouse on Indian Island on the eastern side of the entrance to , Maine. It was first established in 1850. The present structure was built in 1875. is situated 2 miles northeast of Babcocks Point.

Breakwater
Photo: Tania Dey PhD, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a breakwater sheltering the harbor of . More than 4,000 feet long, it was built in the 1890s by the United States Army Corps of Engineers out of locally quarried granite to improve the harbor's ability to shelter ships from coastal storms. is situated 2 miles south of Babcocks Point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Glen Cove and Rockland.

Neighborhood
is an unincorporated village within the town of in , , United States. The community is located on U.S. Route 1 and Clam Cove, an arm of the , 2.2 miles north of .

Photo: Hannahjones, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city in that has witnessed a resurgence. Once boarded up shops are now colorfully decorated and the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center offer a diverse Maine artisan collection.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a town in , located two and a half miles south of on U.S. Highway 1. It is part of the region of .

Babcocks Point

Latitude
44.1398° or 44° 8′ 23″ north
Longitude
-69.08365° or 69° 5′ 1″ west
Elevation
20 feet (6 metres)
Open location code
87PG4WQ8+WG
Geo­Names ID
4957069
Wiki­data ID
Q34647399
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Satellite Map

Discover Babcocks Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Babcocks Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Babcocks Point”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Rockville and Blackinton Corners.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pine Hill and Penobscot Bay Medical Center heliport.

Knox County: Must-Visit Destinations

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