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Spider Island — Islands 36.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 576049
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Spider Island — a island — lies 36.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576049, Spider Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spider Island sits at 43.89119° N, 70.62228° W (DMS 43°53′28″ N, 70°37′20″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Island | Naples | 1.6 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Birch Island | Naples | 3.7 mi |
| Outer Green Island | Naples | 4.1 mi |
| Inner Green Island | Naples | 4.3 mi |
| Dingley Islands | Naples | 4.3 mi |
| Ring Island | Naples | 4.3 mi |
| Outer Twin Island | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Sheep Island | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Outer Spectacle Island | Naples | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Spider Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spider Island — 36.4 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 (43.891°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spider Island track the nearby Cox Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spider Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spider Island located?
Spider Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spider Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 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 576049 on the Naples 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: Q130310870.