Outer Doctor Island — Islands 37.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912837

Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Outer Doctor Island — a island — lies 37.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

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

Distance from Inn

37.2 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

64 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912837, Outer Doctor Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Outer Doctor Island sits at 43.89952° N, 70.53006° W (DMS 43°53′58″ N, 70°31′48″ 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 Outer Doctor Island itself. The ones closest to Outer Doctor Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Doctor Island	Naples	0.2 mi
Outer Twin Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Millstone Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Outer Birch Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Naples	0.6 mi
Dingley Islands	Naples	0.7 mi
Battleship Island	Naples	0.7 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Naples	0.7 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

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

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Millstone Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Inner Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Burnell Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Schooner Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Dingley Islands	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.7 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Outer Doctor Island — 37.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.900°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Outer Doctor Island track the nearby Doctor Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Outer Doctor Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Outer Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Millstone Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Outer Doctor Island located?

Outer Doctor Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Outer Doctor Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Outer Doctor Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Outer Doctor Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912837 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Outer Doctor 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: Q34728442.