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Pine Island — Islands 29.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912872
29.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Pine Island is a island recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pine Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912872). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Island sits at 43.99285° N, 70.64034° W (DMS 43°59′34″ N, 70°38′25″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Island itself. The ones closest to Pine Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Island | Bridgton | 3.9 mi |
| Zakelo Island | Bridgton | 5.4 mi |
| Loon Island | Bridgton | 5.8 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 5.8 mi |
| Outer Island | Naples | 6.2 mi |
| Mile Island | Bridgton | 7 mi |
| Spider Island | Naples | 7.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Naples | 7.1 mi |
| Shorey Island | Bridgton | 7.1 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skid Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Pine Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (43.993°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Island track the nearby Mast Cove bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kellys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Island located?
Pine Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 1912872 on the North Sebago 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 Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 51 other islands in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49669391.