Molazigan Island — Islands 44.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 571486
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Molazigan Island — a island — lies 44.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571486, Molazigan Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Molazigan Island sits at 44.28257° N, 69.90116° W (DMS 44°16′57″ N, 69°54′04″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Molazigan Island itself. The ones closest to Molazigan Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Island | Winthrop | 0.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Belle Island | Winthrop | 0.6 mi |
| Black Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Cuba Island | Winthrop | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Winthrop | 0.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Hersey Island | Winthrop | 2.3 mi |
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Molazigan Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Molazigan Island — 44.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.283°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Molazigan Island track the nearby Hodgdon Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Molazigan Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Molazigan Island located?
Molazigan Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Molazigan Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Molazigan Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Molazigan Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571486 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Molazigan 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: Q49659266.