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Inner Birch Island — Islands 36.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912581
36.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Inner Birch 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”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Inner Birch Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912581). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Inner Birch Island sits at 43.90619° N, 70.52867° W (DMS 43°54′22″ N, 70°31′43″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Inner Birch Island itself. The ones closest to Inner Birch Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 0.1 mi |
| Doctor Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Inner Birch Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Inner Birch Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (43.906°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Inner Birch Island track the nearby Outer Birch Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Inner Birch Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Inner Birch Island located?
Inner Birch Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Inner Birch Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Inner Birch Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Inner Birch Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912581 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Inner Birch 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: Q49642444.