Hoyt Island — Islands 46.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 568413
46.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Hoyt 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”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hoyt Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568413). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hoyt Island sits at 44.55284° N, 69.86700° W (DMS 44°33′10″ N, 69°52′01″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hoyt Island itself. The ones closest to Hoyt Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Island | Rome | 0.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 0.9 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 1.2 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 1.2 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 1.6 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.3 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 2.5 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Rome | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Hoyt Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Hoyt Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (44.553°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hoyt Island track the nearby Indian Island (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hoyt Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hoyt Island located?
Hoyt Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hoyt Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hoyt Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hoyt Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568413 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hoyt 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: Q34787330.