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Beaver Island — Islands 34.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561932
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle, the island known as Beaver Island sits 34.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beaver Island as a island on the Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561932. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Island sits at 44.89811° N, 70.91591° W (DMS 44°53′53″ N, 70°54′57″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Island itself. The ones closest to Beaver Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 0.4 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 3.1 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 4.4 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 4.4 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 5.3 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 5.4 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 5.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Metallak Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 5.6 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 34.7 miles (north) and you reach Beaver Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.898°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Island track the nearby Big Beaver Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Island located?
Beaver Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561932 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other islands in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34667175.