Green Island — Islands 43.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 567231
43.5 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle, Green Island is a island recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Green Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567231). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Island sits at 44.49951° N, 69.91700° W (DMS 44°29′58″ N, 69°55′01″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Green Island itself. The ones closest to Green Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.2 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 4.2 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 4.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Rome | 4.5 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 5.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 5.2 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Green Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.5 miles east (bearing E) of Green Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.500°), 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 Green Island track the nearby Long Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Island located?
Green Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567231 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green 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: Q49639672.