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Lunch Island — Islands 37.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 570583
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Lunch Island — a island — lies 37.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570583, Lunch Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lunch Island sits at 44.94311° N, 70.82507° W (DMS 44°56′35″ N, 70°49′30″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lunch Island itself. The ones closest to Lunch Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 0.2 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 0.2 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 0.3 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 1.2 mi |
| Browns Island | Oquossoc | 2.8 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Oquossoc | 3 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 3.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Lunch Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lunch Island — 37.2 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lunch Island track the nearby Turner Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lunch Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lunch Island located?
Lunch Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lunch Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lunch Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lunch Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570583 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lunch 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: Q49655315.