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Griswold Island — Islands 31.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 567346
Catalogued on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Griswold Island — a island — lies 31.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567346, Griswold Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Griswold Island sits at 44.27729° N, 70.17283° W (DMS 44°16′38″ N, 70°10′22″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Griswold Island itself. The ones closest to Griswold Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ram Island | Turner Center | 3 mi |
| Ram Island | Turner Center | 3.2 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 4.2 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 5.1 mi |
| Turtle Island | Turner Center | 6.3 mi |
| Boxer Island | Lewiston | 11.2 mi |
| Fox Island | Lewiston | 12.4 mi |
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 21 mi |
| Megquier Island | Mechanic Falls | 21.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Griswold Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Griswold Island — 31.7 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.277°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Griswold Island track the nearby Allen Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Griswold Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Griswold Island located?
Griswold Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Griswold Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Griswold Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Griswold Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567346 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Griswold Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 9 other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49639801.