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Browns Island — Islands 40.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 563078
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the island known as Browns Island sits 40.1 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 Browns Island as a island on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563078. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Browns Island sits at 44.98394° N, 70.82285° W (DMS 44°59′02″ N, 70°49′22″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Browns Island itself. The ones closest to Browns Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Oquossoc | 0.2 mi |
| Birch Island | Oquossoc | 1.3 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 2.5 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 2.8 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 2.8 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 3.7 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 4 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 6.3 mi |
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Browns Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 40.1 miles (north) and you reach Browns Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.984°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Browns Island track the nearby Blueberry Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Browns Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Browns Island located?
Browns Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Browns Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Browns Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Browns Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563078 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Browns 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: Q49633948.