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Philbrook Island — Islands 7.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581169
7.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle, Philbrook Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Philbrook Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581169). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Philbrook Island sits at 44.40284° N, 70.93230° W (DMS 44°24′10″ N, 70°55′56″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Philbrook Island itself. The ones closest to Philbrook Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Island | Gilead | 1.6 mi |
| Lary Island | Gilead | 3.1 mi |
| Bond Island | Bethel | 6.2 mi |
| Hastings Island | Bethel | 7.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 11.4 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 11.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 11.8 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 15 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Rumford | 21.1 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 21.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Philbrook Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.1 miles west (bearing W) of Philbrook Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 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 (44.403°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Philbrook Island track the nearby Bog Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Philbrook Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philbrook Island located?
Philbrook Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Philbrook Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Philbrook Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Philbrook Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581169 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Philbrook 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: Q49669010.