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Big Beaver Island — Islands 34.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562125
34.3 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle, Big Beaver Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Big Beaver Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562125). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Beaver Island sits at 44.89422° N, 70.90896° W (DMS 44°53′39″ N, 70°54′32″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Big Beaver Island itself. The ones closest to Big Beaver Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 0.4 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 4.2 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 4.2 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 5 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 5.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Metallak Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 5.3 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 5.5 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Big Beaver Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.3 miles north (bearing N) of Big Beaver Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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. Being this far north (lat 44.894°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Beaver Island track the nearby Beaver Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Beaver Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Beaver Island located?
Big Beaver Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Beaver Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Beaver Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Beaver Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562125 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big 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: Q34670584.