Loon Island — Islands 44.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 570362
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the island known as Loon Island sits 44.5 miles east-northeast 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 Loon Island as a island on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 570362. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Island sits at 44.52923° N, 69.90366° W (DMS 44°31′45″ N, 69°54′13″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Island itself. The ones closest to Loon Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 0.2 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 1.2 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 2.2 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 2.4 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 3 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 3.3 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 3.3 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 3.5 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 44.5 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Loon Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.529°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Island track the nearby Frink Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Island located?
Loon Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 570362 on the Belgrade Lakes 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49654626.