Ram Island — Islands 46.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 569013
46.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, Ram 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 Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ram Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569013). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ram Island sits at 44.56895° N, 69.87728° W (DMS 44°34′08″ N, 69°52′38″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ram Island itself. The ones closest to Ram Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked Island | Rome | 0.9 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 1.2 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 1.9 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 2.5 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 2.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3 mi |
| Oak Island | Rome | 3.7 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Rome | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Ram Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Ram Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (44.569°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ram Island track the nearby Rome Trout Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ram Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ram Island located?
Ram Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ram Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 569013 on the Belgrade Lakes 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49673994.