Oak Island — Islands 47.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 572613
47.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Oak Island is a island recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Oak Island in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572613). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Island sits at 44.52312° N, 69.83755° W (DMS 44°31′23″ N, 69°50′15″ W).
Other islands in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 50 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Island itself. The ones closest to Oak Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Rome | 1 mi |
| Otter Island | Rome | 1.8 mi |
| Chute Island | Rome | 2.2 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Rome | 2.5 mi |
| Indian Island | Rome | 2.9 mi |
| Crooked Island | Rome | 3 mi |
| Loon Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.3 mi |
| Frink Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.3 mi |
| Castle Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Ram Island | Belgrade Lakes | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Foster Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.6 miles east (bearing E) of Oak Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.523°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Island track the nearby Pine Island (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Island located?
Oak Island is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oak Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oak Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572613 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 49 other islands in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49665215.