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Blueberry Island — Islands 40.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 562609
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Blueberry Island — a island — lies 40.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562609, Blueberry Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blueberry Island sits at 44.98616° N, 70.82118° W (DMS 44°59′10″ N, 70°49′16″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blueberry Island itself. The ones closest to Blueberry Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Browns Island | Oquossoc | 0.2 mi |
| Birch Island | Oquossoc | 1.3 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 2.6 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 2.9 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 3 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 3 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 4.1 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 6.4 mi |
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Blueberry Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blueberry Island — 40.2 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.986°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blueberry Island track the nearby Browns Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blueberry Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blueberry Island located?
Blueberry Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blueberry Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blueberry Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blueberry Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562609 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blueberry 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: Q49633599.