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Loon Island — Islands 23.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912668
23.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Loon 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 Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Loon Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912668). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Island sits at 44.07340° N, 70.67256° W (DMS 44°04′24″ N, 70°40′21″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Island itself. The ones closest to Loon Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zakelo Island | Bridgton | 0.5 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Bridgton | 1.9 mi |
| Mile Island | Bridgton | 2.9 mi |
| Shorey Island | Bridgton | 3 mi |
| Fowler Island | Bridgton | 3.2 mi |
| Penny Island | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Pine Island | North Sebago | 5.8 mi |
| Heath Island | Mechanic Falls | 10.5 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 11.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Loon Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 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 (44.073°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Loon Island track the nearby Monk Point cape (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Island located?
Loon Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912668 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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: Q49654616.