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Sheep Island — Islands 35.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913052
35.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Sheep Island is a island recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States (GeoNames ID = 4978413)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sheep Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913052). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sheep Island sits at 43.91591° N, 70.54172° W (DMS 43°54′57″ N, 70°32′30″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sheep Island itself. The ones closest to Sheep Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Island | Naples | 0.2 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Inner Twin Island | Naples | 1 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Sheep Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Sheep Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 (43.916°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sheep Island track the nearby Dingley Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sheep Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Ring Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kettle Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sheep Island located?
Sheep Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sheep Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sheep Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sheep Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913052 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sheep 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: Q130311725.