Dingley Islands — Islands 36.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 565115

Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Dingley Islands sits 36.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”

Distance from Inn

36.6 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

63 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dingley Islands as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 565115. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

Dingley Islands sits at 43.90674° N, 70.53895° W (DMS 43°54′24″ N, 70°32′20″ 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 Dingley Islands itself. The ones closest to Dingley Islands:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Inner Green Island	Naples	0 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Naples	0.1 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Naples	0.2 mi
Outer Green Island	Naples	0.2 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Birch Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Ring Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Outer Twin Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Sheep Island	Naples	0.6 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

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

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Inner Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Outer Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Ring Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Sheep Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Dingley Islands; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.907°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dingley Islands track the nearby Inner Green Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Dingley Islands

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Inner Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Outer Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dingley Islands located?

Dingley Islands is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Dingley Islands from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Dingley Islands?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dingley Islands as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565115 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Dingley Islands?

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: Q49636640.