Pinkham Island — Islands 43.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 573429
43.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Pinkham 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 Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pinkham Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573429). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinkham Island sits at 44.24813° N, 69.93116° W (DMS 44°14′53″ N, 69°55′52″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pinkham Island itself. The ones closest to Pinkham Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richards Island | Winthrop | 0.2 mi |
| Long Island | Purgatory | 0.2 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Purgatory | 0.6 mi |
| LeClair Island | Purgatory | 0.8 mi |
| Grape Island | Purgatory | 0.9 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 1.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Purgatory | 1.9 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Pinkham Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lovers Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Pinkham Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (44.248°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pinkham Island track the nearby Richards Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinkham Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinkham Island located?
Pinkham Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinkham Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinkham Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinkham Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573429 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinkham 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: Q49669574.