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Causeway Island — Islands 37.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 563705
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Fayette quadrangle, the island known as Causeway Island sits 37.3 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 Causeway Island as a island on the Fayette topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 563705. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Causeway Island sits at 44.49007° N, 70.04200° W (DMS 44°29′24″ N, 70°02′31″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Causeway Island itself. The ones closest to Causeway Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Island | Fayette | 0.2 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Fayette | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Fayette | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Turtle Island | Fayette | 3.9 mi |
| Echo Island | Fayette | 4 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 6.2 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7.3 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Causeway Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 37.3 miles (east) and you reach Causeway Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.490°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Causeway Island track the nearby Spruce Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Causeway Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Causeway Island located?
Causeway Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Causeway Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Causeway Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Causeway Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563705 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Causeway 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: Q34697272.