Ring Island — Islands 36.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912957

Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Ring Island — a island — lies 36.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”

Distance from Inn

36.1 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

62 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912957, Ring Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Ring Island sits at 43.91313° N, 70.54089° W (DMS 43°54′47″ N, 70°32′27″ W).

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Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ring Island itself. The ones closest to Ring Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Sheep Island	Naples	0.2 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Inner Green Island	Naples	0.4 mi
Dingley Islands	Naples	0.5 mi
Outer Green Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Naples	0.5 mi
Birch Island	Naples	0.6 mi
Outer Birch Island	Naples	0.7 mi
Inner Birch Island	Naples	0.8 mi
Inner Twin Island	Naples	0.8 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Ring Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Sheep Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Dingley Brook	Streams	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Inner Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Dingley Islands	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Outer Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Outer Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Kettle Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi
Maple Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Birch Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ring Island — 36.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.913°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ring Island track the nearby Sheep Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Ring Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Sheep Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.2 mi
Dingley Brook	Streams	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Inner Spectacle Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Inner Green Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Dingley Islands	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	0.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ring Island located?

Ring Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Ring Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Ring Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ring Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912957 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Ring Island?

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.

How many other islands are in Cumberland County, Maine?

GNIS lists 51 other islands in Cumberland County, Maine.

Wikidata: Q49674713.