Cuba Island — Islands 44.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 564639
44.8 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Cuba 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 of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cuba Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564639). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cuba Island sits at 44.29146° N, 69.89588° W (DMS 44°17′29″ N, 69°53′45″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cuba Island itself. The ones closest to Cuba Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Island | Winthrop | 0.5 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Belle Island | Winthrop | 0.9 mi |
| Black Island | Winthrop | 1.1 mi |
| Frog Island | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Hersey Island | Winthrop | 1.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 1.7 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Cuba Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.8 miles east (bearing E) of Cuba Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (44.291°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cuba Island track the nearby Hodgdon Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cuba Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cuba Island located?
Cuba Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cuba Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cuba Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cuba Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564639 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cuba 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: Q34719143.