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Spruce Island — Islands 37.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 576138
37.5 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Spruce Island is a island recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spruce Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576138). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Island sits at 44.49145° N, 70.03894° W (DMS 44°29′29″ N, 70°02′20″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Island itself. The ones closest to Spruce Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Causeway Island | Fayette | 0.2 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Fayette | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Fayette | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.4 mi |
| Turtle Island | Fayette | 4 mi |
| Echo Island | Fayette | 4.1 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 6 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7.2 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.5 miles east (bearing E) of Spruce Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 (44.491°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Island track the nearby Causeway Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Island located?
Spruce Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576138 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q130310672.