Birch Island — Islands 47.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 562300
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Birch Island — a island — lies 47.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562300, Birch Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Island sits at 44.43423° N, 69.82310° W (DMS 44°26′03″ N, 69°49′23″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Island itself. The ones closest to Birch Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley Island | Belgrade | 2.9 mi |
| Pine Island | Rome | 5.3 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 6.2 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 6.5 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.8 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7.7 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7.9 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 7.9 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 8.4 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Birch Island — 47.7 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 (44.434°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Island track the nearby Belgrade Stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Island located?
Birch Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562300 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch 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: Q34673956.