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Islands

Lower Sister Island — Islands 44.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn

Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 570545

Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the island known as Lower Sister Island sits 44.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”

Distance from Inn
44.1 mi
Bearing
E
Drive time
76 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lower Sister Island as a island on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 570545. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

Lower Sister Island sits at 44.29507° N, 69.90894° W (DMS 44°17′42″ N, 69°54′32″ W).

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Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine

Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lower Sister Island itself. The ones closest to Lower Sister Island:

Feature USGS Quadrangle Distance
Upper Sister Island Winthrop 0.4 mi
Hodgdon Island Winthrop 0.6 mi
Belle Island Winthrop 0.6 mi
Cuba Island Winthrop 0.7 mi
Black Island Winthrop 0.8 mi
Molazigan Island Winthrop 0.9 mi
Frog Island Winthrop 1.1 mi
Horseshoe Island Winthrop 1.6 mi
Hersey Island Winthrop 1.7 mi
Richards Island Winthrop 3.3 mi

Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle

The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Sister Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature Type County Offset
Robbins Point Capes Kennebec County, ME 0.3 mi
Kezar Brook Streams Kennebec County, ME 0.4 mi
Upper Sister Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.4 mi
Hodgdon Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.6 mi
Belle Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.6 mi
Cuba Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.7 mi
Black Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.8 mi
Molazigan Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.9 mi
Frog Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 1.1 mi
Packards Ledge Other Natural Features Kennebec County, ME 1.5 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 44.1 miles (east) and you reach Lower Sister 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 (44.295°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lower Sister Island track the nearby Robbins Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Lower Sister Island

Feature Type County Distance
Robbins Point Capes Kennebec County, ME 0.3 mi
Kezar Brook Streams Kennebec County, ME 0.4 mi
Upper Sister Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.4 mi
Hodgdon Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.6 mi
Belle Island Islands Kennebec County, ME 0.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lower Sister Island located?

Lower Sister Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.

How far is Lower Sister Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Lower Sister Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Sister Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570545 on the Winthrop quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Lower Sister 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: Q49655068.