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Rookies Island — Islands 38.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912964
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the island known as Rookies Island sits 38.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rookies Island as a island on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912964. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rookies Island sits at 43.88257° N, 70.52589° W (DMS 43°52′57″ N, 70°31′33″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rookies Island itself. The ones closest to Rookies Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Naples | 0.2 mi |
| Battleship Island | Naples | 0.5 mi |
| Millstone Island | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Naples | 1.2 mi |
| Doctor Island | Naples | 1.3 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Naples | 1.3 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 1.6 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Naples | 1.6 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 1.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Rookies Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Schooner Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Millstone Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Outer Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 38.4 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Rookies Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.883°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rookies Island track the nearby Blueberry Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rookies Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Upper Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Harvey Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shingle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Battleship Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rookies Island located?
Rookies Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rookies Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rookies Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rookies Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912964 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rookies 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: Q49675231.