Frog Island — Islands 44.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 566603
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the island known as Frog Island sits 44.2 miles east 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 Frog Island as a island on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 566603. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frog Island sits at 44.27896° N, 69.91227° W (DMS 44°16′44″ N, 69°54′44″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Frog Island itself. The ones closest to Frog Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Winthrop | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 0.5 mi |
| Belle Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Winthrop | 1.1 mi |
| Cuba Island | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Winthrop | 1.5 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 2.2 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Purgatory | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Frog Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 44.2 miles (east) and you reach Frog 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 (44.279°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Frog Island track the nearby Black Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frog Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frog Island located?
Frog Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frog Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frog Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frog Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566603 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frog 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: Q49638544.