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Fox Island — Islands 35.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 566512
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Fox Island — a island — lies 35.1 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 566512, Fox Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fox Island sits at 44.10063° N, 70.22117° W (DMS 44°06′02″ N, 70°13′16″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fox Island itself. The ones closest to Fox Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boxer Island | Lewiston | 1.2 mi |
| Griswold Island | Turner Center | 12.4 mi |
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 13 mi |
| Megquier Island | Mechanic Falls | 13.1 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Turner Center | 15.3 mi |
| Ram Island | Turner Center | 15.4 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 15.5 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 17.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Turner Center | 18.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Fox Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fox Island — 35.1 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 (44.101°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fox Island track the nearby Great Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fox Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fox Island located?
Fox Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fox Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fox Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fox Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566512 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fox 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: Q34755461.