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Fowler Island — Islands 22.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912449
22.5 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Fowler Island is a island recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Fowler Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912449). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fowler Island sits at 44.08201° N, 70.73562° W (DMS 44°04′55″ N, 70°44′08″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fowler Island itself. The ones closest to Fowler Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penny Island | Bridgton | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Bridgton | 0.2 mi |
| Shorey Island | Bridgton | 0.7 mi |
| Mile Island | Bridgton | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Bridgton | 3.2 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Bridgton | 3.7 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Bridgton | 4.4 mi |
| Pine Island | North Sebago | 7.8 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 13.4 mi |
| Heath Island | Mechanic Falls | 13.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Fowler Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knolls Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Upper Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.5 miles south (bearing S) of Fowler Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.082°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Fowler Island track the nearby Penny Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fowler Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fowler Island located?
Fowler Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 22.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fowler Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fowler Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fowler Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912449 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fowler 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: Q34754949.