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Hastings Island — Islands 0.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581051
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bethel quadrangle, the island known as Hastings Island sits 0.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hastings Island as a island on the Bethel topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581051. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hastings Island sits at 44.41645° N, 70.78896° W (DMS 44°24′59″ N, 70°47′20″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hastings Island itself. The ones closest to Hastings Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Island | Bethel | 1 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Gilead | 7.1 mi |
| Peabody Island | Gilead | 8.7 mi |
| Lary Island | Gilead | 10.2 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 13.2 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 13.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 13.7 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Rumford | 14.3 mi |
| Burke Island | Dixfield | 16.6 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 17 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Hastings Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 0.8 miles (north) and you reach Hastings Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 1 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.416°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 0.8-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Hastings Island track the nearby Alder River stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hastings Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hastings Island located?
Hastings Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 0.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hastings Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 1 minutes, 0.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hastings Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hastings Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581051 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hastings 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: Q49640485.