Lpon Island — Islands 35.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 570560
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Lpon Island sits 35.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lpon Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 570560. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lpon Island sits at 43.92730° N, 70.50645° W (DMS 43°55′38″ N, 70°30′23″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lpon Island itself. The ones closest to Lpon Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Birch Island | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 1.9 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 1.9 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 2 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 2 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| Doctor Island | Naples | 2.1 mi |
| Dollys Island | Raymond | 2.1 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Lpon Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 35.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lpon Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.927°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lpon Island track the nearby Flag Cove bay (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lpon Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lpon Island located?
Lpon Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lpon Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lpon Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lpon Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570560 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lpon 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: Q49655112.