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Indian Rock — Islands 39.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 568610
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the island known as Indian Rock sits 39.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Indian Rock as a island on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 568610. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Indian Rock sits at 44.97755° N, 70.78646° W (DMS 44°58′39″ N, 70°47′11″ W).
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Indian Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hayno Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Browns Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 39.6 miles (north) and you reach Indian Rock; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.978°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Indian Rock track the nearby Whetstone Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Indian Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indian Rock located?
Indian Rock is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Indian Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Indian Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Indian Rock as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568610 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Indian Rock?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
Wikidata: Q49642375.