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Outer Island — Islands 35.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912839
35.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Outer 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 Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Outer Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912839). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Outer Island sits at 43.90813° N, 70.60145° W (DMS 43°54′29″ N, 70°36′05″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Outer Island itself. The ones closest to Outer Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Island | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Spider Island | Naples | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 3 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 3 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 3.2 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Outer Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Outer Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (43.908°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Outer Island track the nearby Inner Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Outer Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Outer Island located?
Outer Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Outer Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Outer Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Outer Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912839 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Outer 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: Q49667070.