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Islands

French Island — Islands 18.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn

Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 566570

Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle, the island known as French Island sits 18.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”

Distance from Inn
18.7 mi
Bearing
NNE
Drive time
32 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists French Island as a island on the Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566570. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

French Island sits at 44.66117° N, 70.66951° W (DMS 44°39′40″ N, 70°40′10″ W).

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Other islands in Oxford County, Maine

Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting French Island itself. The ones closest to French Island:

Feature USGS Quadrangle Distance
Wheeler Island Rumford 11.3 mi
Burke Island Dixfield 12.5 mi
Spirt Island Middle Dam 12.7 mi
Hardscrabble Island Middle Dam 13.2 mi
Pine Island Metallak Mountain 14.8 mi
Students Island Oquossoc 17.4 mi
Green Island Dixfield 17.6 mi
Dollar Island Oquossoc 17.6 mi
Hastings Island Bethel 17.9 mi
Bond Island Bethel 18.3 mi

Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle

The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside French Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature Type County Offset
Ellis Pond Lakes Oxford County, ME 0.3 mi
Meadow Brook Streams Oxford County, ME 1.7 mi
Hedgehog Hill Summits Oxford County, ME 1.8 mi
Flathead Mountain Summits Oxford County, ME 2.1 mi
Ellis Falls Waterfalls Oxford County, ME 2.1 mi
Mine Notch Gaps Oxford County, ME 2.2 mi
Beaver Brook Streams Oxford County, ME 2.2 mi
Black Brook Streams Oxford County, ME 2.3 mi
York Brook Streams Oxford County, ME 2.4 mi
Record Hill Summits Oxford County, ME 2.6 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 18.7 miles (north-northeast) and you reach French Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 32 minutes.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.661°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at French Island track the nearby Ellis Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to French Island

Feature Type County Distance
Ellis Pond Lakes Oxford County, ME 0.3 mi
Meadow Brook Streams Oxford County, ME 1.7 mi
Hedgehog Hill Summits Oxford County, ME 1.8 mi
Flathead Mountain Summits Oxford County, ME 2.1 mi
Ellis Falls Waterfalls Oxford County, ME 2.1 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is French Island located?

French Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.

How far is French Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is French Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies French Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566570 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit French 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: Q49638511.