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Black Island — Islands 44.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 562445
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the island known as Black Island sits 44.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Island as a island on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 562445. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Island sits at 44.28368° N, 69.91422° W (DMS 44°17′01″ N, 69°54′51″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Island itself. The ones closest to Black Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Island | Winthrop | 0.2 mi |
| Frog Island | Winthrop | 0.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Winthrop | 0.5 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Winthrop | 0.8 mi |
| Cuba Island | Winthrop | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 2.5 mi |
| Hersey Island | Winthrop | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Black Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 44.0 miles (east) and you reach Black Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.284°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Island track the nearby Belle Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Island located?
Black Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562445 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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: Q49633380.