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Outer Green Island — Islands 36.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912838
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Outer Green Island sits 36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Outer Green Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912838. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Outer Green Island sits at 43.90619° N, 70.54311° W (DMS 43°54′22″ N, 70°32′35″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Outer Green Island itself. The ones closest to Outer Green Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 0.2 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 0.2 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.3 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep 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 Green Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Outer Green Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
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 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Outer Green Island track the nearby Inner Green Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Outer Green Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Outer Green Island located?
Outer Green Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Outer Green Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Outer Green Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Outer Green Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912838 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Outer Green 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: Q49667048.