LeClair Island — Islands 43.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 569414
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the island known as LeClair Island sits 43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists LeClair Island as a island on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 569414. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
LeClair Island sits at 44.23729° N, 69.93922° W (DMS 44°14′14″ N, 69°56′21″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting LeClair Island itself. The ones closest to LeClair Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Island | Purgatory | 0.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Purgatory | 0.5 mi |
| Long Island | Purgatory | 0.8 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Purgatory | 0.8 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 1 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| Sheep Island | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 1.4 mi |
| Green Island | Purgatory | 1.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside LeClair Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 43.6 miles (east-southeast) and you reach LeClair Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.237°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at LeClair Island track the nearby Goodwin Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to LeClair Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is LeClair Island located?
LeClair Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is LeClair Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is LeClair Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies LeClair Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569414 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit LeClair 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: Q49651025.