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Ram Island — Islands 30.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 573999
30.4 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Ram Island is a island recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ram Island in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573999). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ram Island sits at 44.32229° N, 70.18506° W (DMS 44°19′20″ N, 70°11′06″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ram Island itself. The ones closest to Ram Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ram Island | Turner Center | 0.2 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 1.9 mi |
| Griswold Island | Turner Center | 3.2 mi |
| Turtle Island | Turner Center | 3.5 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 4.4 mi |
| Boxer Island | Lewiston | 14.2 mi |
| Fox Island | Lewiston | 15.4 mi |
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 22.9 mi |
| Megquier Island | Mechanic Falls | 23.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Ram Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.4 miles east (bearing E) of Ram Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 (44.322°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ram Island track the nearby Little Ram Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ram Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ram Island located?
Ram Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ram Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ram Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ram Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573999 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ram Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 9 other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49673980.