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Turtle Island — Islands 37.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 577453
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Turtle Island — a island — lies 37.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577453, Turtle Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Turtle Island sits at 44.43423° N, 70.03422° W (DMS 44°26′03″ N, 70°02′03″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Turtle Island itself. The ones closest to Turtle Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Island | Fayette | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Fayette | 3.2 mi |
| Causeway Island | Fayette | 3.9 mi |
| Spruce Island | Fayette | 4 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Fayette | 4.2 mi |
| Big Island | Belgrade Lakes | 6.8 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Wayne | 7.3 mi |
| Green Island | Readfield | 7.3 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 8.2 mi |
| Norris Island | Wayne | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Turtle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Turtle Island — 37.3 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.434°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Turtle Island track the nearby Echo Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Turtle Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turtle Island located?
Turtle Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Turtle Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 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 577453 on the Fayette 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q130311471.