Horseshoe Island — Islands 44.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 568306
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Horseshoe Island — a island — lies 44.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568306, Horseshoe Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Island sits at 44.27257° N, 69.91866° W (DMS 44°16′21″ N, 69°55′07″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Horseshoe Island itself. The ones closest to Horseshoe Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frog Island | Winthrop | 0.5 mi |
| Black Island | Winthrop | 0.8 mi |
| Belle Island | Winthrop | 1 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Winthrop | 1.1 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Winthrop | 1.6 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 1.7 mi |
| Cuba Island | Winthrop | 1.7 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Purgatory | 1.8 mi |
| Long Island | Purgatory | 1.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Horseshoe Island — 44.0 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 (44.273°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horseshoe Island track the nearby Frog Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Island located?
Horseshoe Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horseshoe Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horseshoe Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568306 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe 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: Q49641518.