Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Boxer Island — Islands 34.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 562816
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Boxer Island — a island — lies 34.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562816, Boxer Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/15/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boxer Island sits at 44.11730° N, 70.21367° W (DMS 44°07′02″ N, 70°12′49″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boxer Island itself. The ones closest to Boxer Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Island | Lewiston | 1.2 mi |
| Griswold Island | Turner Center | 11.2 mi |
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 13.6 mi |
| Megquier Island | Mechanic Falls | 13.7 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Turner Center | 14.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Turner Center | 14.2 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 14.3 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 16.1 mi |
| Turtle Island | Turner Center | 17.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Boxer Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Highland Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boxer Island — 34.7 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.117°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boxer Island track the nearby Jepson Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boxer Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boxer Island located?
Boxer Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boxer Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boxer Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boxer Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562816 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boxer Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 9 other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49633810.