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Bond Island — Islands 1.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 580946
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bethel quadrangle, the island known as Bond Island sits 1.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bond Island as a island on the Bethel topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580946. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bond Island sits at 44.41506° N, 70.80813° W (DMS 44°24′54″ N, 70°48′29″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bond Island itself. The ones closest to Bond Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Island | Bethel | 1 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Gilead | 6.2 mi |
| Peabody Island | Gilead | 7.8 mi |
| Lary Island | Gilead | 9.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 12.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 13 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 13.3 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Rumford | 15.2 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 16.6 mi |
| Burke Island | Dixfield | 17.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Bond Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 1.2 miles (northwest) and you reach Bond Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 2 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.415°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 1.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Bond Island track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bond Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bond Island located?
Bond Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 1.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bond Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 2 minutes, 1.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bond Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bond Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580946 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bond 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.