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Grape Island — Islands 43.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 567065
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the island known as Grape Island sits 43.1 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 Grape Island as a island on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 567065. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Grape Island sits at 44.24146° N, 69.94699° W (DMS 44°14′29″ N, 69°56′49″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Grape Island itself. The ones closest to Grape Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Island | Purgatory | 0.4 mi |
| LeClair Island | Purgatory | 0.5 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Purgatory | 0.9 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 0.9 mi |
| Long Island | Purgatory | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 0.9 mi |
| Sheep Island | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Green Island | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Grape Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lovers Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 43.1 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Grape Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 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 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Grape Island track the nearby Cobbosseecontee Lake reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Grape Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grape Island located?
Grape Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Grape Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Grape Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Grape Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567065 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Grape 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: Q49639481.