Otter Island — Islands 48.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 572823
48.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Otter Island is a island recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Otter Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572823). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Otter Island sits at 44.54868° N, 69.83505° W (DMS 44°32′55″ N, 69°50′06″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Otter Island itself. The ones closest to Otter Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chute Island | Rome | 0.6 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 1.6 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 1.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 1.6 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 1.8 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Rome | 2.7 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Otter Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Otter Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.549°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Otter Island track the nearby Stony Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Otter Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otter Island located?
Otter Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Otter Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Otter Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Otter Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572823 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Otter 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.