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Green Island — Islands 20.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 567230
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle, the island known as Green Island sits 20.7 miles east-northeast 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 Green Island as a island on the Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567230. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Island sits at 44.50034° N, 70.39145° W (DMS 44°30′01″ N, 70°23′29″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Green Island itself. The ones closest to Green Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Island | Dixfield | 5.5 mi |
| Stevens Island | Canton | 6 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Rumford | 7.6 mi |
| French Island | Ellis Pond | 17.6 mi |
| Hastings Island | Bethel | 20.4 mi |
| Bond Island | Bethel | 21.4 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Casco | 27.2 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Gilead | 27.5 mi |
| Goat Island | Casco | 28.3 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 29 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Green Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 20.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Green Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 35 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.500°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Green Island track the nearby Lower Stony Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Island located?
Green Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567230 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green 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: Q49639676.