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Islands

Blueberry Island — Islands 38.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912184

Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Blueberry Island sits 38.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Maine, USA”

Distance from Inn
38.5 mi
Bearing
SSE
Drive time
66 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Blueberry Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912184. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Blueberry Island sits at 43.88007° N, 70.52645° W (DMS 43°52′48″ N, 70°31′35″ 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 Blueberry Island itself. The ones closest to Blueberry Island:

Feature USGS Quadrangle Distance
Rookies Island Naples 0.2 mi
Battleship Island Naples 0.7 mi
Millstone Island Naples 1 mi
Outer Doctor Island Naples 1.4 mi
Doctor Island Naples 1.4 mi
Outer Twin Island Naples 1.5 mi
Inner Twin Island Naples 1.6 mi
Outer Birch Island Naples 1.8 mi
Inner Birch Island Naples 1.8 mi
Outer Spectacle Island Naples 1.9 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

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

Feature Type County Offset
Lower Harvey Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.1 mi
Rookies Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.2 mi
Upper Harvey Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.4 mi
Shingle Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Battleship Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Schooner Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 1 mi
Millstone Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 1 mi
Outer Doctor Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 1.4 mi
Burnell Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 1.4 mi
Doctor Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 1.4 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 38.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Blueberry Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.880°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blueberry Island track the nearby Lower Harvey Cove bay (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Blueberry Island

Feature Type County Distance
Lower Harvey Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.1 mi
Rookies Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.2 mi
Upper Harvey Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.4 mi
Shingle Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Battleship Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blueberry Island located?

Blueberry Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Blueberry Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Blueberry Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blueberry Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912184 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Blueberry 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: Q49633597.