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Johnson Island — Islands 37.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 1908056
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the island known as Johnson Island sits 37.3 miles north 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 Johnson Island as a island on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908056. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Johnson Island sits at 44.94311° N, 70.82924° W (DMS 44°56′35″ N, 70°49′45″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Johnson Island itself. The ones closest to Johnson Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 0.2 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 0.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 0.4 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 0.9 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 1.2 mi |
| Browns Island | Oquossoc | 2.8 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Oquossoc | 3 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Oquossoc | 3.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Johnson Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 37.3 miles (north) and you reach Johnson Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.943°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Johnson Island track the nearby Lunch Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Johnson Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johnson Island located?
Johnson Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Johnson Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Johnson Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Johnson Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908056 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Johnson 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: Q49644681.