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Inner Spectacle Island — Islands 36.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912584
36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Inner Spectacle 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 Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Inner Spectacle Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912584). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Inner Spectacle Island sits at 43.90841° N, 70.53617° W (DMS 43°54′30″ N, 70°32′10″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Inner Spectacle Island itself. The ones closest to Inner Spectacle Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.1 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 0.2 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 0.2 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Inner Spectacle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Inner Spectacle 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 (43.908°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Inner Spectacle Island track the nearby Outer Spectacle Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Inner Spectacle Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Inner Spectacle Island located?
Inner Spectacle Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Inner Spectacle Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Inner Spectacle Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Inner Spectacle Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912584 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Inner Spectacle 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: Q49642474.