Richards Island — Islands 43.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 574167
43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Richards 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 Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Richards Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574167). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Richards Island sits at 44.25063° N, 69.93338° W (DMS 44°15′02″ N, 69°56′00″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Richards Island itself. The ones closest to Richards Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinkham Island | Purgatory | 0.2 mi |
| Long Island | Purgatory | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Purgatory | 0.7 mi |
| Grape Island | Purgatory | 0.9 mi |
| LeClair Island | Purgatory | 1 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Winthrop | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 1.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Purgatory | 2 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Richards Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Richards 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 (44.251°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Richards Island track the nearby Pinkham Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Richards Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richards Island located?
Richards Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Richards Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Richards Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Richards Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574167 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Richards 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: Q49674657.