Outer Spectacle Island — Islands 36.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912840

Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Outer Spectacle Island — a island — lies 36.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

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

Distance from Inn

36.6 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

63 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912840, Outer Spectacle 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 Spectacle Island sits at 43.90646° N, 70.53700° W (DMS 43°54′23″ N, 70°32′13″ 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 Spectacle Island itself. The ones closest to Outer Spectacle Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Dingley Islands	Naples	0.1 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Naples	0.1 mi
Inner Green Island	Naples	0.1 mi
Outer Green Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Outer Birch Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.3 mi
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Outer Twin Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Ring Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Outer Doctor 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 Spectacle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

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

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Outer Spectacle Island — 36.6 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 (43.906°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Outer Spectacle Island track the nearby Dingley Islands (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Outer Spectacle Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Dingley Islands	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Inner Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Outer Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Outer Spectacle Island located?

Outer Spectacle Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Outer Spectacle Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Outer Spectacle Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Outer Spectacle Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912840 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Outer Spectacle 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: Q49667119.