Wikimedia Commons (File:1940 Census Enumeration District Descriptions - Maine - Knox County - ED 7-31, ED 7-32, ED 7-33 - NARA - 5866718.jpg)
Mosquito Island — Islands 25.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912755
25.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Mosquito Island is a island recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mosquito Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912755). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/20/2025.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosquito Island sits at 44.04599° N, 70.66372° W (DMS 44°02′46″ N, 70°39′49″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mosquito Island itself. The ones closest to Mosquito Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zakelo Island | Bridgton | 1.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Bridgton | 1.9 mi |
| Mile Island | Bridgton | 3.7 mi |
| Pine Island | North Sebago | 3.9 mi |
| Shorey Island | Bridgton | 3.9 mi |
| Fowler Island | Bridgton | 4.4 mi |
| Penny Island | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Bridgton | 4.6 mi |
| Heath Island | Mechanic Falls | 9.5 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Mosquito Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Mosquito Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.046°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mosquito Island track the nearby Adams Point cape (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosquito Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosquito Island located?
Mosquito Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosquito Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mosquito Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mosquito Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912755 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosquito 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: Q49659928.