Frink Island — Islands 44.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 566600
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the island known as Frink Island sits 44.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Frink Island as a island on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 566600. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frink Island sits at 44.53229° N, 69.90422° W (DMS 44°31′56″ N, 69°54′15″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Frink Island itself. The ones closest to Frink Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 0.2 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 2.3 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 2.4 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.9 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 2.9 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 3.1 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 3.3 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 3.4 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Frink Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 44.5 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Frink Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.532°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Frink Island track the nearby Loon Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frink Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frink Island located?
Frink Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frink Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frink Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frink Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566600 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frink 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: Q49638530.