Outer Twin Island — Islands 37.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912841

Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Outer Twin Island sits 37.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

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

Distance from Inn

37.1 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

64 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Outer Twin Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912841. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Outer Twin Island sits at 43.90007° N, 70.53561° W (DMS 43°54′00″ N, 70°32′08″ 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 Twin Island itself. The ones closest to Outer Twin Island:

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

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

Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 37.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Outer Twin Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.

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 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Outer Twin Island track the nearby Inner Twin Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Outer Twin Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Inner Twin Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.1 mi
Outer Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Doctor Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Outer Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Outer Twin Island located?

Outer Twin Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Outer Twin Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Outer Twin Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Outer Twin Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912841 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Outer Twin 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: Q49667127.