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Megquier Island — Islands 28.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571128
28.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Megquier Island is a island recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Megquier Island in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571128). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Megquier Island sits at 44.06396° N, 70.48034° W (DMS 44°03′50″ N, 70°28′49″ W).
Other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 10 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Megquier Island itself. The ones closest to Megquier Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Mechanic Falls | 0.2 mi |
| Fox Island | Lewiston | 13.1 mi |
| Boxer Island | Lewiston | 13.7 mi |
| Griswold Island | Turner Center | 21.2 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Turner Center | 23 mi |
| Ram Island | Turner Center | 23.1 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Turner Center | 24.5 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Wayne | 25.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Turner Center | 26.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Megquier Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Megquier Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.064°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Megquier Island track the nearby Black Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Megquier Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Megquier Island located?
Megquier Island is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Megquier Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Megquier Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Megquier Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571128 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Megquier Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 9 other islands in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49658078.