Papoose Island — Islands 41.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 572956
Catalogued on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Papoose Island — a island — lies 41.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572956, Papoose Island is recorded as a island on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Papoose Island sits at 43.85008° N, 70.49644° W (DMS 43°51′00″ N, 70°29′47″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Papoose Island itself. The ones closest to Papoose Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Isle | North Windham | 0.9 mi |
| Frye Island | Sebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Lindsay Island | North Windham | 2.2 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Naples | 2.6 mi |
| Rookies Island | Naples | 2.7 mi |
| Battleship Island | Naples | 3.2 mi |
| Gillman Island | North Windham | 3.4 mi |
| Millstone Island | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Doctor Island | Naples | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Papoose Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Raymond Cape | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Papoose Island — 41.0 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 (43.850°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Papoose Island track the nearby Camp Cove bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Papoose Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Raymond Cape | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| The Notch | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Papoose Island located?
Papoose Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Papoose Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Papoose Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Papoose Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572956 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Papoose 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: Q49667798.