Lindsay Island — Islands 42.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 569624
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the island known as Lindsay Island sits 42.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lindsay Island as a island on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 569624. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lindsay Island sits at 43.83202° N, 70.46033° W (DMS 43°49′55″ N, 70°27′37″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lindsay Island itself. The ones closest to Lindsay Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gillman Island | North Windham | 1.4 mi |
| Merrill Isle | North Windham | 1.7 mi |
| Papoose Island | North Windham | 2.2 mi |
| Frye Island | Sebago Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Horse Island | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Bass Island | North Windham | 3.7 mi |
| Treasure Island | Raymond | 3.7 mi |
| Crow Island | Raymond | 3.8 mi |
| Martin Island | Raymond | 3.9 mi |
| Indian Island | Sebago Lake | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Lindsay Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 42.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lindsay Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.832°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lindsay Island track the nearby Sebago Lake Basin reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lindsay Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lindsay Island located?
Lindsay Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lindsay Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lindsay Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lindsay Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569624 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lindsay 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: Q49651878.