Castle Island — Islands 44.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 563675
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the island known as Castle Island sits 44.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Castle Island as a island on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 563675. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Castle Island sits at 44.51201° N, 69.90922° W (DMS 44°30′43″ N, 69°54′33″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Castle Island itself. The ones closest to Castle Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Island | Readfield | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 1.2 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 3.5 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Rome | 4 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 4.1 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Castle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 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 Castle 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 (44.512°), 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 Castle Island track the nearby Long Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Castle Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Castle Island located?
Castle Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Castle 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 Castle Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Castle Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563675 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Castle 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: Q34696585.