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Zakelo Island — Islands 24.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1913199
24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Zakelo 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”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Zakelo Island in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913199). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zakelo Island sits at 44.06868° N, 70.66423° W (DMS 44°04′07″ N, 70°39′51″ W).
Other islands in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 52 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Zakelo Island itself. The ones closest to Zakelo Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Bridgton | 0.5 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Bridgton | 1.6 mi |
| Mile Island | Bridgton | 3.3 mi |
| Shorey Island | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Fowler Island | Bridgton | 3.7 mi |
| Penny Island | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Bridgton | 3.9 mi |
| Pine Island | North Sebago | 5.4 mi |
| Heath Island | Mechanic Falls | 10 mi |
| Inner Island | Naples | 11.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Zakelo Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Zakelo Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 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 (44.069°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Zakelo Island track the nearby Cape Monday (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zakelo Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Monday | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zakelo Island located?
Zakelo Island is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zakelo Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zakelo Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zakelo Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913199 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zakelo 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: Q34785553.