Pomleau Island — Islands 48.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle · GNIS 573582
48.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle, Pomleau Island is a island recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Somerset County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pomleau Island in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573582). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pomleau Island sits at 44.64145° N, 69.86228° W (DMS 44°38′29″ N, 69°51′44″ W).
Features on the USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle
The Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Pomleau Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Bett | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Pomleau Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (44.641°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pomleau Island track the nearby Bog Stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pomleau Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Bett | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pomleau Island located?
Pomleau Island is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pomleau Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pomleau Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pomleau Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573582 on the Norridgewock quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pomleau Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
Wikidata: Q49669990.