Outer Birch Island — Islands 36.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912836

36.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Outer Birch 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”

Distance from Inn

36.8 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

63 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Outer Birch Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912836). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Outer Birch Island sits at 43.90563° N, 70.53089° W (DMS 43°54′20″ N, 70°31′51″ W).

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map →

Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine

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

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.1 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Doctor Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Dingley Islands	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Doctor Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Inner Green Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Outer Green Island	Naples	0.6 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

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

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Dingley Islands	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Inner Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Outer Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Chapman Inn sits 36.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Outer Birch Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (43.906°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Outer Birch Island track the nearby Inner Birch Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Outer Birch Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Outer Birch Island located?

Outer Birch Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Outer Birch Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Outer Birch Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Outer Birch Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912836 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Outer Birch 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: Q49667033.