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Inner Island — Islands 35.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912583
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Inner Island sits 35.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Inner Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912583. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Inner Island sits at 43.91313° N, 70.60423° W (DMS 43°54′47″ N, 70°36′15″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Inner Island itself. The ones closest to Inner Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Spider Island | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Birch Island | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 3.2 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 3.2 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 3.3 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 3.4 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Inner Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 35.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Inner Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.913°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Inner Island track the nearby Outer Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Inner Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Inner Island located?
Inner Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Inner Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Inner Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Inner Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912583 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Inner 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: Q49642459.