Belle Island — Islands 44.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 562024
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Belle Island — a island — lies 44.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562024, Belle Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Belle Island sits at 44.28701° N, 69.91255° W (DMS 44°17′13″ N, 69°54′45″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Belle Island itself. The ones closest to Belle Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Winthrop | 0.2 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Winthrop | 0.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Cuba Island | Winthrop | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Winthrop | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 1 mi |
| Hersey Island | Winthrop | 2.3 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Belle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Belle Island — 44.1 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.287°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Belle Island track the nearby Black Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Belle Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Belle Island located?
Belle Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Belle Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Belle Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Belle Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562024 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Belle Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34668503.