Blue Bell Island — Islands 42.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn

Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 562590

42.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Blue Bell Island is a island recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.

Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”

Distance from Inn

42.3 mi

Bearing

ESE

Drive time

73 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

The USGS Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Blue Bell Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562590). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

Blue Bell Island sits at 44.22590° N, 69.97005° W (DMS 44°13′33″ N, 69°58′12″ W).

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Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine

Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blue Bell Island itself. The ones closest to Blue Bell Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Green Island	Purgatory	0.3 mi
Scott Island	Purgatory	0.3 mi
Maple Ridge Island	Purgatory	0.3 mi
Merrill Island	Purgatory	0.5 mi
Sheep Island	Purgatory	0.5 mi
Pine Island	Purgatory	0.7 mi
Lovers Island	Purgatory	1.3 mi
Grape Island	Purgatory	1.6 mi
LeClair Island	Purgatory	1.7 mi
Goodwin Island	Purgatory	1.9 mi

Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle

The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Blue Bell Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Green Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.3 mi
Scott Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.3 mi
Maple Ridge Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.3 mi
Jug Stream	Streams	Kennebec County, ME	0.4 mi
Merrill Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.5 mi
Sheep Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.5 mi
Dismal Swamp	Swamps	Kennebec County, ME	0.7 mi
Pine Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.7 mi
Ballard Bay	Bays	Kennebec County, ME	0.7 mi
Undine Bay	Bays	Kennebec County, ME	0.8 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Chapman Inn sits 42.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Blue Bell Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 (44.226°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blue Bell Island track the nearby Green Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Blue Bell Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Green Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.3 mi
Scott Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.3 mi
Maple Ridge Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.3 mi
Jug Stream	Streams	Kennebec County, ME	0.4 mi
Merrill Island	Islands	Kennebec County, ME	0.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blue Bell Island located?

Blue Bell Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.

How far is Blue Bell Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Blue Bell Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blue Bell Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562590 on the Purgatory quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Blue Bell 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: Q49633578.