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Dollar Island — Islands 32.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 565184
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the island known as Dollar Island sits 32.9 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 Dollar Island as a island on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 565184. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dollar Island sits at 44.87839° N, 70.85813° W (DMS 44°52′42″ N, 70°51′29″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dollar Island itself. The ones closest to Dollar Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 3.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Metallak Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 4.7 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 4.8 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 4.9 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Dollar Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Students Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 32.9 miles (north) and you reach Dollar Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.878°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dollar Island track the nearby Black Point cape (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dollar Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dollar Island located?
Dollar Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dollar Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dollar Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dollar Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565184 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dollar 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: Q49636809.