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Turtle Island — Islands 31.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 577452
31.5 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Turtle Island is a island recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Turtle Island in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577452). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Turtle Island sits at 44.36729° N, 70.15367° W (DMS 44°22′02″ N, 70°09′13″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Turtle Island itself. The ones closest to Turtle Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 2.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Turner Center | 3.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Turner Center | 3.5 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 5 mi |
| Griswold Island | Turner Center | 6.3 mi |
| Boxer Island | Lewiston | 17.5 mi |
| Fox Island | Lewiston | 18.7 mi |
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 26.2 mi |
| Megquier Island | Mechanic Falls | 26.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Turtle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Keith Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.5 miles east (bearing E) of Turtle Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 (44.367°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Turtle Island track the nearby Dead River stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Turtle Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Scott Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Keith Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turtle Island located?
Turtle Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Turtle Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Turtle Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Turtle Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577452 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Turtle Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 9 other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q130311011.