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Heath Island — Islands 30.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1912551
30.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Heath Island is a island recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Heath Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912551). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Heath Island sits at 44.01868° N, 70.47589° W (DMS 44°01′07″ N, 70°28′33″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Heath Island itself. The ones closest to Heath Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lpon Island | Naples | 6.5 mi |
| Dollys Island | Raymond | 7.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 7.8 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 8 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 8.2 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Naples | 8.2 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 8.3 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 8.3 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 8.3 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Heath Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Heath | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Heath Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (44.019°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Heath Island track the nearby Parsons Point cape (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Heath Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Heath | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heath Island located?
Heath Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Heath Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Heath Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Heath Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912551 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Heath Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 51 other islands in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49640627.