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Penny Island — Islands 22.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912864
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Penny Island — a island — lies 22.3 miles south 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 1912864, Penny Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Penny Island sits at 44.08340° N, 70.73895° W (DMS 44°05′00″ N, 70°44′20″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Penny Island itself. The ones closest to Penny Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Island | Bridgton | 0.1 mi |
| Fowler Island | Bridgton | 0.2 mi |
| Shorey Island | Bridgton | 0.8 mi |
| Mile Island | Bridgton | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Pine Island | North Sebago | 7.9 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 13.5 mi |
| Heath Island | Mechanic Falls | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Penny Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Knolls Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Upper Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Penny Island — 22.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.083°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Penny Island track the nearby Oak Knoll Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Penny Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Knolls Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penny Island located?
Penny Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 22.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Penny Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Penny Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Penny Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912864 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Penny 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: Q49668733.