Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Spider Island — Islands 40.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 576048
40.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Spider 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 = 4979472)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spider Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576048). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spider Island sits at 43.88841° N, 70.40589° W (DMS 43°53′18″ N, 70°24′21″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spider Island itself. The ones closest to Spider Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Island | Raymond | 0.6 mi |
| Grape Island | Raymond | 0.7 mi |
| Martin Island | Raymond | 0.9 mi |
| Crow Island | Raymond | 0.9 mi |
| Bass Island | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Treasure Island | Raymond | 1.1 mi |
| Horse Island | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Dollys Island | Raymond | 3.6 mi |
| Lindsay Island | North Windham | 4.7 mi |
| Papoose Island | North Windham | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Spider Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Adams Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Spider Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (43.888°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spider Island track the nearby Lyon Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spider Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spider Island located?
Spider Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spider Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spider Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spider Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576048 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spider 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: Q130311697.