Goodwin Island — Islands 43.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 566900
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the island known as Goodwin Island sits 43.5 miles east-southeast 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 Goodwin Island as a island on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 566900. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goodwin Island sits at 44.24090° N, 69.93894° W (DMS 44°14′27″ N, 69°56′20″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Goodwin Island itself. The ones closest to Goodwin Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LeClair Island | Purgatory | 0.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Purgatory | 0.4 mi |
| Long Island | Purgatory | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Purgatory | 0.6 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 1 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 1.5 mi |
| Green Island | Purgatory | 1.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Goodwin Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lovers Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 43.5 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Goodwin Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.241°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Goodwin Island track the nearby LeClair Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goodwin Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goodwin Island located?
Goodwin Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goodwin Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goodwin Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goodwin Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566900 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goodwin 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: Q49639276.