Pine Island — Islands 48.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 573381
48.0 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Pine Island is a island recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pine Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573381). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Island sits at 44.51062° N, 69.82755° W (DMS 44°30′38″ N, 69°49′39″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Island itself. The ones closest to Pine Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Island | Rome | 1 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 2.7 mi |
| Greeley Island | Belgrade | 2.9 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 3.2 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 3.5 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 3.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 4 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.0 miles east (bearing E) of Pine Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.511°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Island track the nearby Hemlock Point cape (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Island located?
Pine Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573381 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49669398.