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Echo Island — Islands 37.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 565768
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Echo Island — a island — lies 37.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565768, Echo Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Echo Island sits at 44.43257° N, 70.03283° W (DMS 44°25′57″ N, 70°01′58″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Echo Island itself. The ones closest to Echo Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island | Fayette | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Fayette | 3.3 mi |
| Causeway Island | Fayette | 4 mi |
| Spruce Island | Fayette | 4.1 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Fayette | 4.4 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.9 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Wayne | 7.2 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 7.3 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 8.2 mi |
| Norris Island | Wayne | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Echo Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Echo Island — 37.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.433°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Echo Island track the nearby Turtle Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Echo Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Echo Island located?
Echo Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Echo Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Echo Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Echo Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565768 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Echo 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: Q34739388.