Doctor Island — Islands 37.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912363

Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Doctor Island — a island — lies 37.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

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

Distance from Inn

37.2 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

64 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912363, Doctor Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Doctor Island sits at 43.90091° N, 70.52728° W (DMS 43°54′03″ N, 70°31′38″ 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 Doctor Island itself. The ones closest to Doctor Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Outer Doctor Island	Naples	0.2 mi
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Birch Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Millstone Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Naples	0.6 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Naples	0.7 mi
Dingley Islands	Naples	0.7 mi
Battleship Island	Naples	0.7 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

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

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Outer Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Millstone Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Burnell Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Dingley Brook	Streams	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Schooner Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Doctor Island — 37.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.901°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Doctor Island track the nearby Outer Doctor Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Doctor Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Outer Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Millstone Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Doctor Island located?

Doctor Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Doctor Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Doctor Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Doctor Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912363 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Doctor 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: Q34728442.