Joes Island — Islands 37.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 568879
Catalogued on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Joes Island — a island — lies 37.4 miles east 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 568879, Joes Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Joes Island sits at 44.29757° N, 70.04783° W (DMS 44°17′51″ N, 70°02′52″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Joes Island itself. The ones closest to Joes Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blodgett Island | Wayne | 1.5 mi |
| Norris Island | Wayne | 2.3 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Wayne | 3.3 mi |
| Big Island | Winthrop | 4 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 5.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 6 mi |
| Scott Island | Purgatory | 6 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 6 mi |
| Green Island | Purgatory | 6.2 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Purgatory | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Joes Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Joes Island — 37.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.298°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Joes Island track the nearby Bog Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Joes Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joes Island located?
Joes Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Joes Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Joes Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Joes Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568879 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Joes 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: Q49644612.