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Battleship Island — Islands 37.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912163
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Battleship Island sits 37.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Battleship Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912163. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Battleship Island sits at 43.89007° N, 70.52700° W (DMS 43°53′24″ N, 70°31′37″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Battleship Island itself. The ones closest to Battleship Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millstone Island | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Rookies Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Doctor Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Naples | 0.8 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 1.1 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Naples | 1.1 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 1.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Battleship Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 37.9 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Battleship Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.890°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Battleship Island track the nearby Millstone Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Battleship Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rookies Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Battleship Island located?
Battleship Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Battleship Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Battleship Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Battleship Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912163 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Battleship Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 51 other islands in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34653504.