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Sheep Island — Islands 42.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 575344
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Sheep Island — a island — lies 42.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575344, Sheep Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sheep Island sits at 44.22952° N, 69.96061° W (DMS 44°13′46″ N, 69°57′38″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sheep Island itself. The ones closest to Sheep Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Island | Purgatory | 0.3 mi |
| Merrill Island | Purgatory | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Purgatory | 0.4 mi |
| Scott Island | Purgatory | 0.5 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Purgatory | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Purgatory | 0.7 mi |
| Lovers Island | Purgatory | 0.9 mi |
| Grape Island | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| LeClair Island | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Sheep Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Merrill Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Undine Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jug Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sheep Island — 42.7 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.230°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sheep Island track the nearby Ballard Bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sheep Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Merrill Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sheep Island located?
Sheep Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sheep Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 575344 on the Purgatory 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q130310484.