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Little Ram Island — Islands 30.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 569995
Catalogued on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Little Ram Island — a island — lies 30.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569995, Little Ram Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Ram Island sits at 44.32035° N, 70.18283° W (DMS 44°19′13″ N, 70°10′58″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Ram Island itself. The ones closest to Little Ram Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Island | Turner Center | 0.2 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 2.1 mi |
| Griswold Island | Turner Center | 3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Turner Center | 3.5 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 4.3 mi |
| Boxer Island | Lewiston | 14.1 mi |
| Fox Island | Lewiston | 15.3 mi |
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 22.8 mi |
| Megquier Island | Mechanic Falls | 23 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Little Ram Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Ram Island — 30.5 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 (44.320°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Ram Island track the nearby Ram Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Ram Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Ram Island located?
Little Ram Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Ram Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Ram Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Ram Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569995 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Ram Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 9 other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49653447.