Cousins Island
A community guide to Cousins Island in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- 490 residents
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 43.7590, -70.1437
Getting there
Reaching Cousins Island typically involves the regional road network of Maine or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Cousins Island to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Maine. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Cousins Island.
Visiting
Cousins Island welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Maine, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Cousins Island are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Maine. For travellers passing through the United States, Cousins Island provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Geography and location
Cousins Island sits at approximate coordinates 43.7590 latitude and -70.1437 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Cousins Island reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maine road network providing the principal routes in and out.