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Islands

Birch Island — Islands 36.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912176

36.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Birch Island is a island recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.

Distance from Inn
36.1 mi
Bearing
SSE
Drive time
62 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Birch Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912176). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Birch Island sits at 43.91119° N, 70.55339° W (DMS 43°54′40″ N, 70°33′12″ W).

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Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Island itself. The ones closest to Birch Island:

Feature USGS Quadrangle Distance
Outer Green Island Naples 0.6 mi
Ring Island Naples 0.6 mi
Sheep Island Naples 0.7 mi
Inner Green Island Naples 0.7 mi
Dingley Islands Naples 0.8 mi
Inner Spectacle Island Naples 0.9 mi
Outer Spectacle Island Naples 0.9 mi
Inner Twin Island Naples 1.1 mi
Outer Twin Island Naples 1.2 mi
Outer Birch Island Naples 1.2 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature Type County Offset
New Place Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.2 mi
Maple Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.2 mi
Cub Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.4 mi
Bear Point Capes Cumberland County, ME 0.5 mi
Cub Point Capes Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Outer Green Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Ring Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Sheep Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Dingley Brook Streams Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Inner Green Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Chapman Inn sits 36.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Birch Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.911°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Island track the nearby New Place Cove bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Birch Island

Feature Type County Distance
New Place Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.2 mi
Maple Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.2 mi
Cub Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.4 mi
Bear Point Capes Cumberland County, ME 0.5 mi
Cub Point Capes Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birch Island located?

Birch Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Birch Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 1912176 on the Naples 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 Cumberland County, Maine?

GNIS lists 51 other islands in Cumberland County, Maine.

Wikidata: Q34673930.