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Loon Island — Islands 23.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 570361
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Loon Island — a island — lies 23.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570361, Loon Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Island sits at 44.09285° N, 70.99007° W (DMS 44°05′34″ N, 70°59′24″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Island itself. The ones closest to Loon Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 6.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Brownfield | 7.4 mi |
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 7.5 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 7.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 10.7 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 11 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 11.2 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 11.3 mi |
| John J Island | Kezar Falls | 17.9 mi |
| Lary Island | Gilead | 21.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Loon Island — 23.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.093°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Loon Island track the nearby Lower Kimball Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Province Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Island located?
Loon Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570361 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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: Q49654633.