Millstone Island — Islands 37.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912745

Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Millstone Island sits 37.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”

Distance from Inn

37.5 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

64 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Millstone Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912745. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Millstone Island sits at 43.89507° N, 70.52783° W (DMS 43°53′42″ N, 70°31′40″ W).

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Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Millstone Island itself. The ones closest to Millstone Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Outer Doctor Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Battleship Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Doctor Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.6 mi
Outer Birch Island	Naples	0.7 mi
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.8 mi
Rookies Island	Naples	0.9 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Naples	0.9 mi
Dingley Islands	Naples	1 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Millstone Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Outer Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Battleship Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Schooner Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Burnell Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Shingle Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.7 mi
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.8 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 37.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Millstone Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.895°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Millstone Island track the nearby Outer Doctor Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Millstone Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Outer Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Battleship Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Schooner Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Millstone Island located?

Millstone Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Millstone Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Millstone Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Millstone Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912745 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Millstone 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: Q49658634.