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Gooseneck Island — Islands 37.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 566962
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Gooseneck Island — a island — lies 37.7 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 566962, Gooseneck 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
Gooseneck Island sits at 44.49562° N, 70.03561° W (DMS 44°29′44″ N, 70°02′08″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gooseneck Island itself. The ones closest to Gooseneck Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Island | Fayette | 0.3 mi |
| Causeway Island | Fayette | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Fayette | 1.1 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Turtle Island | Fayette | 4.2 mi |
| Echo Island | Fayette | 4.4 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 5.9 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.3 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.9 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Gooseneck Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gooseneck Island — 37.7 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 (44.496°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gooseneck Island track the nearby Spruce Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gooseneck Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gooseneck Island located?
Gooseneck Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gooseneck Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gooseneck Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gooseneck Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566962 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gooseneck 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: Q34764989.